“Physically and Mentally Struggling” – Famous K-Drama Actress Reveals Why She Disappeared

Actress Lee Chae-young has opened up about the reason behind her sudden hiatus.

On February 26, Lee connected with her fans through an Instagram Story Q&A session. When a fan asked, “Chaeyoung, please stop traveling and get back to work. I miss you,” she responded candidly about her current situation.

“I pushed myself too hard with work in 2023, and as a result, I developed some physical and mental health issues,” she admitted.

She explained that after completing her prior commitments last year, she stepped down from an ongoing program and took time off for herself. “Through this process, I realized that the most important things in life are health and happiness,” she shared.

Lee reassured her fans, saying, “Even though I may not be visible right now, I’m doing my best to live meaningfully, so I ask for a little understanding.”

When asked what she learned during her travels, she replied, “I realized that life has endless possibilities.” She also gave travel advice, saying, “Go somewhere that fulfills your desires. For example, since I admire Guy de Maupassant, I went to Paris, and since I love jazz, I traveled to New Orleans.”

Lee Chae-young made her acting debut in 2007 with the drama Witch Yoo Hee and has appeared in various series, including Wife Returns, Revenge Returns, The Road to Paris, Dear Summer, Man in a Veil, and Woman in a Veil.

She was a regular cast member on SBS’s variety show Kick a Goal (or Shooting Stars) until her departure in January last year. Since then, she has remained out of the spotlight.