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Lee Jong-hyun social media return

Overview

Former CNBLUE member Lee Jong-hyun has resurfaced on social media following an eight-year hiatus from public life. Lee originally left the entertainment industry in 2019 amid controversies involving a group chat linked to the sharing of illegally filmed videos and inappropriate messaging.

During his absence, Lee has been working in the beauty marketing sector, describing his routine as that of an “ordinary office worker.” In recent updates, he expressed a desire to live as “the person Lee Jonghyun” and communicate more with others.

While his renewed social media activity has prompted speculation regarding a potential return to the entertainment industry, Lee has clarified that his posts are not intended to signal a comeback. Additionally, he addressed personal matters, noting that he is currently in the process of separating from his spouse.

Entities

CNBLUE · Lee Jong-hyun · Jung Joon Young · Lee Jonghyun · Jung Joon-young

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lee Jong-hyun shares life updates after eight-year hiatus

    Former CNBLUE member Lee Jong-hyun has shared recent updates on social media after an eight-year hiatus following a 2019 controversy, sparking speculation about a potential return to entertainment.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Lee Jonghyun returns to social media after eight-year hiatus

    Former CNBLUE member Lee Jonghyun has returned to social media after eight years, revealing he has been working in beauty marketing following his departure from the idol industry in 2019.

Sources

ekr.chosunonline.com · rbbtoday.com