After a hiatus of about four years, Jung Ilhoon made his first live broadcast and updated fans on his future career plan.
Former BTOB Ilhoon, who disappeared from the music scene in 2020, is now back with various activities planned for his remaining loyal supporters.
From October 4 to 6, he launched his first art exhibition, “Tiny Ark”, held in Seongsu-dong in Seoul. The exhibited works were created during his self-reflection in recent years.
241007 #ilhoon First complete Instagram live https://t.co/Ggestt8xmp
— 도깨 (@WaitingForILL) October 7, 2024
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“First of all I want to thank you for waiting all this time”
🤍😭@ilhoon_mikael #jeong the hon #JUNG_ILHOON #ILHOON pic.twitter.com/nwsCEJyHSQ
— ILL (@ILLARCHIVES) October 7, 2024
Summary of @ilhoon_mikael Tonight live on IG
• He was all shy, awkward and turning red!
• He couldn’t stop smiling and laughing
• Announced the winners and clapped for them!
• He was still so playful 😭
• NEW MUSIC FROM HIM THIS YEAR!
• He missed us and loves us! pic.twitter.com/tVbedI9DcH— ً (@jihfiles) October 7, 2024
Then, on October 7, Ilhoon personally greeted all his fans through a live broadcast on Instagram and, despite the visible embarrassment, viewers made him feel loved, building a comfortable space for him to open up about his feelings.
When asked if his painting suggests a change in his career, the male idol clarified that he started doing it as a hobby and, rather than a new job, sees it as an inspiration to create music.
Painting also conditions him to think and act positively, as well as share his values and tastes with everyone in a creative way.
[20241007] ilhoonmj insta live
“I think it’s fair to say I drew for the love of music”
🤍😭@ilhoon_mikael #jeong the hon #JUNG_ILHOON #ILHOONIt pic.twitter.com/ABP34RClpO
— ILL (@ILLARCHIVES) October 7, 2024
These are the lyrics of their future songs 😭😭https://t.co/QbQ2IanPij
— ILL (@ILLARCHIVES) October 7, 2024
Digging into his return as a solo artist, Ilhoon teased fans about his new music coming this year. In fact, he even left “Easter eggs” related to his new songs during his art exhibition, sparking more anticipation from fans.
We can’t wait for your return, Ilhoon!
Meanwhile, the male idol left BTOB in 2020 after being investigated by police on charges of illegally purchasing and using cannabis. According to police, it happened from July 2015 to January 2019.
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He served a three-year suspended sentence with a two-year prison sentence, as well as 40 hours of participation in a drug treatment program. Jung also paid a fine of approximately $94,000.
After the trial, he continued his military enlistment until February 2022 and remained behind the limelight before hinting at his return this year.
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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz
