Lee Sun-jung, Panic Disorder After Divorce—Bae Ki-sung is Her Savior

Actress Lee Sun-jung looked back on her past, which drew public attention due to her rapid marriage and divorce, and confessed the extreme pain she experienced at the time. He stated that after his marriage ended shortly, he went through a difficult time suffering from panic disorder, and expressed special gratitude to singer Bae Ki-sung, who stayed by his side during his most difficult moments.

On the 16th, a video titled "Teacher Bae Ki-sung X Student Lee Sun-jung. From ear-pleasing vocal lessons to Lee Sun-jung's drunken exposure!" was released on the YouTube channel 'Lee Sun-jung's Selection'. On this day, Lee Sun-jung expressed joy at meeting Bae Ki-sung and introduced him as "an older brother I really like." It was explained that he is a special person who was a great strength to her during hard times, going beyond being just a senior or junior acquaintance.

Recalling her connection with Bae Ki-sung, Lee Sun-jung said, "He is the older brother who went out to exercise a lot with me and sang a lot for me when I was having a hard time with panic disorder in the past." She expressed her gratitude to Bae Ki-sung, who stayed by her side so she wouldn't have to endure the pain alone during a time when she was psychologically broken, and comforted her heart through exercise and singing. The past pain hidden behind her bright appearance was also naturally revealed.

Lee Sun-jung drew attention for marrying the entertainer LJ just 45 days after they began dating in 2012. However, their marriage ended in divorce after about 4 months. As much as the decision to marry was made after a short courtship, public interest was high, and their relationship was talked about for a long time even after the divorce. However, regardless of public perception, the psychological pain the parties involved had to endure seems to have been by no means light.

Looking back on that time recently, Lee Sun-jung confessed, "It was so hard back then that I wanted to die, and I suffered severely from panic disorder." It is a confession that she experienced extreme mental suffering while the interest surrounding the marriage and divorce continued. In particular, in her words directly mentioning her feelings at the time, a change could be felt, showing that she has finally become able to look at the past calmly after time has passed.

Lee Sun-jung continued, "As 14 years have passed, I've become somewhat desensitized, and I thought, 'It could happen.'" This is read as meaning that rather than the wounds completely disappearing, the way she accepts the past has changed as a long time has passed. It is also a confession that the events that once plunged her into deep pain have now gradually become a part of her life.

In the video, Lee Sun-jung's characteristic cheerful side continued. When the production team asked if she had close older sisters around her or if she wanted to meet other female celebrities, Lee Sun-jung joked, "I have many older sisters around me. Please wait for me." While honestly revealing her difficult past, her appearance of not losing her characteristic bright atmosphere drew attention.

Behind the glamorous life in the entertainment industry and public attention, there are wounds that are difficult to reveal easily. Lee Sun-jung's confession shows how painful the time she had to endure alone was, rather than the event of the short marriage and divorce itself. The message of gratitude she sent to Bae Ki-sung, who became a pillar of support by exercising and singing together during those hard moments, also made the long-lasting connection between the two feel real even after all this time.

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