Second Generation Idol Shocks Fans With Sudden Retirement Announcement
Song Seung Hyun, a former member of the second-generation boy group FTISLAND, recently announced his departure from the entertainment industry through social media.
On February 15, KST, the singer took to his Instagram to address fans through a lengthy, heartfelt post. He started by apologizing to fans for his prolonged absence and the lack of communication on his part since he left the group and his previous label, FNC Entertainment.
Hello, everyone. This is Seung Hyun.
I would like to express my sincere apologies to the fans who have patiently awaited my return, as I am not very active on social media, and it has been a while since I left the company.
I deeply regret the lack of effective communication and the extended period of silence. I am truly sorry and grateful to those fans who have waited for me.
— Song Sung Hyun
He then explained his current situation, saying that he has decided to withdraw from the entertainment industry. Moreover, he also mentioned the possibility of leaving South Korea to start a fresh chapter in his life.
After much contemplation, I have decided to leave the entertainment industry and possibly leave Korea to start a new chapter in my life.
— Song Sung Hyun
Song bared his heart in the caption, confessing the difficulties he has faced trying to make a transition from music to acting. In the end, he said, he wants to embrace a more structured life.
It has been four years since I departed from the team FTISLAND to pursue a career as an actor. The challenges were not only in adapting to new endeavors but also in facing the uncertainties of unpredictable waiting periods and complex interpersonal relationships.
While there are no easy tasks or simple relationships in any field, I aim to embrace a healthy and disciplined new life that I can tackle day by day.
— Song Sung Hyun
He ended the letter with words of encouragement and well wishes to his fans. The original caption was written in Korean, Japanese, and English, showing Song’s heartfelt intentions to reach out to all his fans who have shown support for him so far.
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Meanwhile, Song debuted as a member of FTISLAND in 2009, rising in popularity with the group as they expanded their reach in Japan and their home ground equally. Apart from being the guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter in the group, he also pursued many acting prospects since 2012. Song left FTISLAND in 2019 to focus on his acting career and signed with a new agency, Wooridle Company.
