Updated on: 15 May, 2025 01:33 AM IST |Sudheesh SK

A visual journey through Lee Jong-hyun’s career from CNBLUE performances to drama roles and solo moments. Discover his evolution as a musician and actor in this exclusive photo gallery.

Lee Jong-hyun was the lead guitarist and one of the vocalists of the popular K-pop rock band CNBLUE, known for hits like “I’m a Loner” and “Love Light.

Beyond performing, he co-wrote many of CNBLUE’s songs and impressed fans with his emotional guitar solos and smooth vocals

His 2012 solo song “My Love” from the drama A Gentleman’s Dignity became a digital hit in South Korea, showcasing his versatility as a solo artist.

Jong-hyun made his acting debut in Acoustic (2010) and gained popularity with roles in A Gentleman’s Dignity, Orange Marmalade, and Evergreen.

In 2019, he left CNBLUE and the entertainment scene following his involvement in the Burning Sun scandal and inappropriate online behavior, stepping away from public life