[Full Text] "Amicable Divorce Agreement"... DJ DOC Lee Ha-neul, Marriage Ends After About One Year

Lee Ha-neul (real name Lee Geun-bae, 49) of the group DJ DOC announced his divorce after 1 year and 4 months of marriage on the 24th, according to his agency Super Jam Records. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Group DJ DOC member Lee Ha-neul has announced his divorce after 1 year and 4 months of marriage.

Lee Ha-neul's agency, Super Jam Records, released a statement on the 24th saying, "We announce Lee Ha-neul's divorce news."

The agency stated, "After careful consideration, the two have decided to end their marriage," adding, "They have agreed amicably to proceed with the divorce process and will support each other on their respective paths."

They continued, "We sincerely apologize for delivering such news to those who celebrated and supported their marriage," and requested, "As this is a personal matter, we kindly ask that unfounded speculation and the spread of false information regarding the divorce be refrained from."

Lee Ha-neul debuted as a member of DJ DOC in 1994 and gained popularity with numerous hit songs such as 'Murphy's Law,' 'Beauty and the Beast,' and 'Dance with DOC.'

He held a wedding ceremony in Jeju Island in October 2018 with a non-celebrity partner 17 years his junior.

The following is the full official statement from Lee Ha-neul's side

Hello, this is Super Jam Records.

We are here to inform you of rapper Lee Ha-neul's divorce news.

First, we sincerely apologize for delivering such news to those who congratulated and supported Lee Ha-neul's marriage. After careful consideration, the two have decided to end their marriage and have amicably agreed to proceed with the divorce process, supporting each other on their respective paths.

As this is a personal matter concerning Lee Ha-neul, we respectfully ask that unfounded speculation and the spread of false information regarding the divorce be refrained from.

We apologize once again for not bringing you better news.

Thank you.