Moon Hee Jun reveals painful family history on 'Table for 4' “My father left when I was 19 and didn’t even attend my mother’s funeral”

Singer Moon Hee Jun, a former member of the first-generation K-pop group H.O.T, opened up about his estranged relationship with his father during a candid appearance on Channel A’s 'Table for 4,' aired on July 28.

Recalling a difficult chapter of his life, Moon shared, “About a month after I debuted, my father left home. He told me, ‘Now that you’re financially capable, I’m leaving,’ and he actually did.” At the time, Moon said he tried to understand the situation, believing there might have been private circumstances between his parents.

However, becoming a father himself drastically changed his perspective. “After I got married and had a child, I started to understand him even less. The more I thought about it, the angrier I became. I was struggling so much back then,” he said. 

Moon, who effectively became the head of the household at 19, spoke with visible pain as he recounted a more recent disappointment. “My mother passed away a few years ago. I personally informed my father of her passing, but he didn’t come to the funeral. I try to be a good dad myself. I may not be perfect, but I want to be a father who’s present.”

He continued, “At this point, I don’t even want to hear his side of the story. I’ve already been shocked twice. He could’ve at least come to see his children. Instead of spending time trying to understand him, I think it’s better to focus on what I can do with my own kids.”

Moon also touched on the financial hardships he endured early in his career. “When I debuted, our family was already in debt. We lived in a house without a bathroom. That’s why now, I made sure there’s a bathroom in my daughter Heeyul’s room. I want to be a better father for her.” 

 

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Tony An opens up about his past struggle with depression on ‘No Way I’m an Adult’

Tony An, a member of the legendary first-generation K-pop group H.O.T, revealed his past battle with severe depression during the 10th anniversary special of tvN STORY’s talk program 'No Way I’m an Adult', aired on July 29 KST.
The episode featured a special lecture by Jim Yong Kim, former President of the World Bank, who spoke about mental health and Korea’s growing challenge with depression. “Anxiety and loneliness are closely linked to pain, and these are treatable issues,” Kim emphasized. “The only way to address this problem is for the Korean public to come together and demand change.”

Referencing Hollywood figures like Dwayne Johnson, Lady Gaga, and Emma Thompson who have openly discussed their struggles with mental health, Kim encouraged more open conversations.

During the talk, Tony An shared his personal experience:

“In my late 20s, I suffered from deep depression. I thought about death every day. I was heavily dependent on alcohol and medication. It was a really dark period in my life.”

He reflected on the root causes of his mental health struggles, saying:

“Looking back, I think it was about comparison. Social media makes it easy to see others living better, more successful lives, and I became obsessed with trying to do more, to be more. That obsession took away my happiness.”

When asked whether he ever had dangerous thoughts, Tony answered candidly:

“I used to live on a high floor. I remember looking down and thinking bad thoughts. I even held a knife once. It was that serious.”

He concluded by stressing the need for self-compassion, adding:

“So many of those moments came from comparing myself to others. I think that obsession with success was what really dragged me down.”

'No Way I’m an Adult' airs every Tuesday at 8:20 PM KST on tvN STORY.

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H.O.T. to reunite as full group after 6 years

Legendary first-generation K-pop group H.O.T. is reuniting as a full group for the first time in six years
According to an exclusive report, H.O.T. will perform at the upcoming Hanteo Music Festival on September 6 and 7 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

The festival previously teased a major headliner, stating that a “representative legend of Korean music” would take the stage in what promises to be a landmark project in K-pop history. That artist has now been revealed to be H.O.T.

Debuting in 1996, H.O.T. rose to iconic status with countless hit songs such as Candy, Warrior’s Descendant, Light, Happiness, Wolf and Sheep, We Are the Future, Line Up, and Child. The group paved the way for future K-pop idols, setting records for popularity, album sales, and fandom culture.

After officially disbanding in 2001, the members reunited in 2018 through the MBC variety show 'Infinite Challenge', followed by solo concerts at Seoul Olympic Stadium and Gocheok Sky Dome in 2018 and 2019. However, the group has not performed together since—until now.

With their upcoming performance at the Hanteo Music Festival, fans will finally get to see H.O.T. as a complete group once again, marking a long-awaited reunion six years in the making. Expectations are high for the group to deliver the same electrifying stage presence and unforgettable energy they are known for.

Members of H.O.T. have frequently expressed their desire to reunite on stage. Last year, Lee Jaewon shared in an interview, “We’re always thinking about performing together again. The possibility of reuniting is open. All the members share the same love for our fans. When the timing aligns, I truly believe we’ll be back on stage.”

Jang Woo Hyuk also hinted at a future reunion on Season 3 of MBN’s variety show 'Let’s Go', saying, “We’ve been discussing it. I think something really good will happen next year.”

Now, that “really good thing” has come to life—H.O.T.’s full-group stage is officially happening, and fans couldn’t be more excited.

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