'Jung Joon-young Group Chat' Lee Jong-hyun, Sudden Divorce Confession? "Built a Family but in the Process of Separating" [Star Issue]

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Lee Jong-hyun, formerly of the band CNBLUE, shared his feelings again after revealing his recent status for the first time in eight years since leaving the entertainment industry.

On the 11th, Lee Jong-hyun stated, "I am here to share a story I have kept in my heart for a long time." He continued, "Although I was once a member of CNBLUE, it has been nearly eight years since I left the team and lived at a distance from the world due to my inappropriate remarks and immaturity. I have always carried the burden of guilt because my past actions led the team and its members to receive unwanted misunderstandings and criticism. Some fans who cared for me back then may have thought that I was rejected by the other members, but this is entirely untrue, and it has always been painful to know that the members were hurt in ways they did not wish."

He further added, "Leaving the team was entirely my fault and my choice, and I had to bear the responsibility myself. Since leaving the entertainment industry, my personal life has also faced various trials. Although I built a family, we are currently in the process of separating for each other's paths. However, now I intend to face my past mistakes without evasion and live as an upright human being emerging into society."

Lee Jong-hyun clarified, "This post is by no means written for a return to the entertainment industry." He explained, "I have mustered the courage to publish this article to clarify facts and prevent unconfirmed rumors or misunderstandings regarding specific brands and business matters related to my current work as an ordinary citizen. I sincerely apologize to and express gratitude toward the CNBLUE members who suffered from unnecessary misunderstandings for a long time, and I aim to correct these wrong misconceptions."

Previously, on the 10th, Lee Jong-hyun posted a lengthy message on his SNS, stating, "This is Lee Jong-hyun. I have left this account empty for eight years." He revealed, "My account was hacked, and I am still requesting to update my ID and profile description. There were several years where I turned my back on the world. Since then, I learned how to work in order to live."

He further shared, "For the past eight years, I have found enjoyment in beauty marketing on a small scale and have been doing it professionally," confirming that he is currently working in beauty marketing.

Regarding his daily life, Lee Jong-hyun said, "I attend meetings, inspect products, and ponder how to do things better." He added, "I go out in the morning and return at night. I have come to realize how difficult it is to live an ordinary working life."

He then remarked, "I think everyone is incredibly amazing," and concluded, "From now on, as a human named Lee Jong-hyun, I will communicate and live with more people. Have a happy day."

Lee Jong-hyun was previously involved in controversy in 2019 when he was identified as a member of the so-called 'Jung Joon-young Group Chat.' At that time, inappropriate remarks exchanged in the KakaoTalk chat room were made public, drawing criticism, and he underwent police investigation regarding the matter.

Following this, Lee Jong-hyun left CNBLUE. At the time, he apologized, saying, "I would like to say sorry once again to those who were hurt by my inappropriate remarks and to everyone who was greatly disappointed." He also stated, "It is shameful and I have no face to show to the fans who trusted me for letting them down."

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