Choi Jung-hoon, Amidst Breakup Rumors with Han Ji-min, Finds Answer in 'Yoga Practice' After Turning Off His Phone

Jannabi's Choi Jung-hoon, who was caught up in unexpected breakup rumors while in a public relationship with actress Han Ji-min, has revealed his recent status, including a period where he even disconnected from his smartphone. While he appeared to be leading an ordinary daily life on the surface, the inner thoughts he shared were quite complex. As if organizing various thoughts surrounding himself, from love to music, he was tending to his body and mind while distancing himself from the digital world.

On the 3rd, Choi Jung-hoon posted several daily life photos, including one taken inside a vehicle, along with a long written post on his SNS. The most eye-catching part was his confession that "I haven't used my smartphone much for a few weeks." In an era where being constantly accompanied by a mobile phone is the norm, he essentially disconnected himself to spend time alone.

What he chose was yoga. Choi Jung-hoon showed signs of rebuilding his disrupted daily routine by stating, "Practicing yoga again every morning." Rather than grand changes, he shared small stories of meals and daily life, even revealing a minor anecdote about purchasing a bowl featuring David Bowie. An atmosphere of stepping back from external gazes to slowly reflect on his own life was evident.

In particular, his concerns regarding music caught the attention of fans. Choi Jung-hoon confessed, "It is a period where I ask myself many questions like, 'What is music? Is this music?'" Even for a singer who has created numerous stages and albums, a moment has arrived where he questions the essence of music again. It is a part where his concerns as a creator seem quite deep, making it difficult to dismiss as a simple slump.

However, it was not as if he had abandoned music itself. Rather, looking at the instruments and performers around him, he felt certain, saying, "That is indeed music," and mentioned that the people accompanying him are gathering as those who know sincerity. Even amidst confusion, he appears to have not let go of his faith in the path he has walked and the people who have been with him.

While honestly sharing his feelings, saying, "I am living quite hectically. Living is sometimes fun and sometimes not," Choi Jung-hoon also said, "Making performances is as fun as making albums." This can be interpreted to mean that although his worries have deepened, his affection for music has not cooled. Rather, there is a glimpse of the possibility that this time spent questioning what music is to him could lead to new creations.

The fact that his recent status is drawing even more interest is influenced by the recent breakup rumors with Han Ji-min. Choi Jung-hoon and Han Ji-min admitted to their relationship last August and have been in a public relationship since. Subsequently, after Choi Jung-hoon appeared to be overcome with emotion and shed tears during a university festival stage this past July, speculations that the two had broken up spread rapidly online. However, it was settled as a happening when it was conveyed through acquaintances of both sides that the two are still seeing each other.

Choi Jung-hoon's recent post, delivered after undergoing the unexpected ordeal of breakup rumors, therefore leaves a peculiar lingering impression. Instead of a direct explanation regarding his relationship, he spoke of his time putting down his smartphone, practicing yoga, worrying about music, and making performances again. Ultimately, it seems that what Choi Jung-hoon is looking into most deeply right now is not just a relationship with someone, but music and his own life itself.