Tony An opened up about battling severe depression during H.O.T’s 10th anniversary special.
The legendary first-generation idol revealed his personal struggles with mental health for the first time publicly.
He said the pressure and doubts got so heavy, he hit a low point. Tony An shared that his pain wasn’t visible on the surface.
“There were times I thought about giving up everything.”
The confession caught fans off guard, sparking conversations about idol mental health struggles.
Tony An’s honesty sheds new light on the challenges faced by K-pop pioneers behind the scenes.