On October 18, Nam Ji-hyun took to Instagram to express her feelings, reminiscing about her early days in the industry. She wrote, "Back then, I was filled with vague gratitude and uncertainty about how to build wise relationships."
Reflecting on her past, Nam Ji-hyun continued, "Looking back now, those were truly shining moments—staying up for three nights to shoot music videos, traveling across the country with managers who drove tirelessly, and meeting fans who welcomed us in different languages on the other side of the world."
She added, "My 20s were filled with packed schedules, numerous connections, and abundant love. Those sparkling times remind me to live well so they don't fade away."
Nam Ji-hyun expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you to our members, all the staff who worked with us back then, and the fans who still remember and support us."
Along with her heartfelt message, Nam Ji-hyun shared several photos from her 4Minute days, including album photo shoots with her fellow members. Notably, she also uploaded a picture with HyunA, with whom there were past rumors of discord, drawing attention.
Nam Ji-hyun debuted in 2009 as the leader of the five-member girl group 4Minute under Cube Entertainment. The group disbanded in 2016, and she transitioned to acting. However, with no new acting projects in the past three years, she recently announced her shift to a business career.
By Da-yeon Jeong, TenAsia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr