Fans are shocked when singer and actor Song Seung-heon suddenly announces his retirement

Former FT ISLAND member Song Seung Hyun recently made headlines when he announced his sudden retirement from the entertainment industry on February 15. The singer addressed his fans in a lengthy post on Instagram, expressing his sincere apologies for his long absence and lack of communication since leaving FT ISLAND and his former label FNC Entertainment. “Hello everyone. This is Seunghyun. I would like to express my sincere apologies to the fans who have been patiently waiting for my return because I am not very active on social media and it has been a while since I left the company,” Song wrote.

“I deeply regret the lack of effective communication and the long silence. I am truly sorry and grateful to the fans who have been waiting for me,” he added.

Song explained in the statement that after careful consideration, he decided to quit the entertainment industry and may even leave South Korea to start a new journey in life. He shared the struggles of transitioning from music to acting and expressed his desire for a more structured life.

“After careful consideration, I have decided to leave the entertainment industry, and possibly South Korea, to start a new chapter in my life. It has been four years since I left the FTISLAND team to start my career as an actor. The challenge is not only adapting to the new endeavor, but also facing the unpredictable waiting period and the uncertainty of complex relationships. While there are no simple tasks or simple relationships in any field, my goal is to embrace a healthy, disciplined new life that I can cope with day in and day out,” Song explained road.

The singer ended his message with thanks and blessings to his fans, writing: “I would like to express my gratitude to my fans for their continued patience and support, and I sincerely hope that you and I can live a healthy and happy life. “There are no physical or emotional troubles in life. Thanks. “

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Song Seung-heon made his debut as a member of FT ISLAND in 2009 and quickly rose to fame as the group’s popularity grew in Japan and South Korea. In addition to being a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for FT ISLAND, he has also been pursuing acting opportunities since 2012. In 2019, Song left FT ISLAND to focus on his career

Acting career and signed with the agency Wooridle Company.