Group DJ DOC members Lee Ha-neul and Jung Jae-yong are facing noise surrounding their restaurant, while a heartbreaking video of the late Lee Hyun-bae, who was Lee Ha-neul's biological brother and a rapper, is gaining attention once again. This video, which has spread mainly through online communities, captures the late artist just three months before his passing, adding to the viewers' sorrow.
The video in question is from the January 2021 episode of the YouTube channel 'PuhahaTV' titled 'Midnight Shindang'. At that time, shaman and actor Jung Ho-geun shocked the audience by stating, "A small woman is closely following you from behind" as soon as he met Lee Hyun-bae.
In response, Lee Hyun-bae confessed his complicated family history, saying, "My grandmother, who passed away 4-5 years ago, cherished me and my brother (Lee Ha-neul)." When Jung Ho-geun pointed out, "There is someone who died from shaking outside or drowned," Lee Hyun-bae shared the story of how his father passed away while trying to save a friend when he was seven years old, causing him to tear up. About three months after this filming, in April 2021, Lee Hyun-bae suddenly passed away at his home in Jeju, with the cause presumed to be a heart condition. This 'tragic coincidence' is being revisited, leading to a wave of mourning among netizens.
The late Lee Hyun-bae was a member of 45RPM and left behind hit songs like 'Joyful Life', proving his talent through being a runner-up on 'Show Me the Money'. His early farewell still remains a great sorrow for the music industry and his fans.
Meanwhile, the 'business suspension rumor' related to the restaurant operated by Lee Ha-neul and Jung Jae-yong has been proven to be groundless rumors. After some complaints arose following broadcaster Kim Gyu-ri's visit to the restaurant and a fan meeting, Kim Gyu-ri's side directly stated, "Upon confirmation, there are no issues, and we are operating normally," dismissing the situation. A mature attitude that respects the deceased and the livelihoods of those left behind is required rather than baseless accusations.
