Third-Generation Idol Sheds Tears At First Fan Meeting Since Drug-Related Controversy
Former BTOB member Ilhoon sparked major emotions after shedding tears at his first fan meeting since his past controversy.
The singer, who faced severe backlash for habitual drug use, sparked excitement after releasing a new track titled “Lullaby” on November 21, 2024, his first music release since 2019.
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Netizens couldn’t hide their excitement when Ilhoon announced his first fan meeting since the controversy, called 1DAY ART CLASS, linked to his love of art.
2025 ILHOON Fan meeting <1DAY ART CLASS>
🎨 TICKET OPEN! 🦝•공연 일시 DATE & TIME
2025. 05. 10 – 11, 6PM (KST)•공연 장소 VENUE
명화라이브홀
MYUNGHWA LIVE HALL•예매처 TICKETING
인터파크티켓 Interpark Ticket
KR : https://t.co/i827B7p5dj
GLOBAL : https://t.co/JzPuCKWDPH pic.twitter.com/PtG9AwZ1CE— 카펜터즈 Carpenterz (@cptz_art) April 9, 2025
1DAY ART CLASS
수업 맛보기 Class preview 🦝 pic.twitter.com/JhVa7uEyST— 카펜터즈 Carpenterz (@cptz_art) May 6, 2025
The audience was full of fans, and on May 12, Ilhoon shared some photos and a heartwarming message about the event, adding, “Even though It’s been a long time to perform on the stage, it was completed because of you guys. Thank you so much, forever.
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It has been the first fan meeting since the controversy, and netizens shared their emotions after seeing Ilhoon shed tears during his closing comments during the event. Fans explained how they hoped Ilhoon would only shared happy tears from now on with the support of everyone around him, whether those close or fans of the idol.
250511 #정일훈 Ilhoon’s last ment
The moment he paused and broke into tears, we all just collectively cried with him 😭
When he said that it took so long for him and he knows nothing but music… my heart shattered 😭
Im just happy that he’s doing what he loves now. Will… pic.twitter.com/XP37FNobjU
— 𝐉.🌻 (@pensubbie) May 11, 2025
Ahhh Ilhoon. No more sad tears. There will be only happy tears from now on!
— yafie ᯓ (@yfieee_) May 11, 2025
"It took so long…. it took so long"
"Let's keep seeing each other in the future"
"I really know nothing but music"
"I'll become cooler and take you to greater and higher place"
"Please trust and follow me"
"Thank you and I love you"Welcome back, Ilhoonpic.twitter.com/rxGGoZTViy
— 🍀 (@fluffyballYT) May 11, 2025
From now on we'll only cry happy tears for ilhoon 🥹💙 pic.twitter.com/vdpj6pwsbP
— 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗘 (@melo_Diiiiii) May 11, 2025
Netizens are supporting Ilhoon with his upcoming promotions, looking forward to what the future holds.
