Lyn Reflects on Support From Friends Before Publicly Confirming Divorce

Singer Lyn has offered a measured look back at the difficult period before she publicly confirmed the end of her marriage, framing the moment not as a dramatic revelation but as a personal conversation made easier by trusted friends.

During the June 28 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Lyn appeared with longtime friend Baek Ji Young and discussed marriage, family and the emotional weight of separation. The exchange came after Baek spoke about the work required to maintain a marriage, prompting Lyn to reflect on how much she admired the idea of building a family while also acknowledging the pain that can come when a relationship reaches its end.

The conversation stood out because Lyn rarely discusses the private process behind major personal decisions in such detail. Rather than focusing on conflict, she described a moment of vulnerability: wanting someone close to hear her news first, and needing to say the words aloud in a setting where she felt understood.

A private disclosure became a shared moment

Lyn recalled that after completing a schedule for Immortal Songs, she hurried to meet Baek because she wanted to tell her friend about the divorce before the news spread more widely. The meeting, however, did not unfold as privately as she expected. Other singers, including Yoon Jong Shin and Kim Bum Soo, were already present, turning what Lyn had imagined as a one-on-one conversation into a small gathering of colleagues.

According to Lyn’s account, the atmosphere changed when Baek Ji Young signaled that Lyn had something to say. Yoon Jong Shin then made a joking guess that the news might involve either divorce or pregnancy. The remark immediately put the subject in the open, but Lyn said the people around her handled the situation smoothly, allowing the conversation to move forward without making her feel cornered.

That detail explains why the story resonated with viewers. Celebrity divorce reports are often reduced to dates, statements and agency language. Lyn’s account instead emphasized the emotional mechanics of sharing difficult news: choosing the first person to tell, bracing for reactions and finding relief when others respond with care rather than judgment.

Baek Ji Young’s response added context

Baek Ji Young’s comments also gave the discussion a broader tone. She described marriage as something meaningful and difficult to preserve, while also recognizing that separation can require its own kind of strength. Her remarks made clear that she did not view divorce as a simple failure but as a sign that someone may have carried a heavy burden before reaching a decision.

Lyn said that being able to speak openly in front of people who cared about her made the moment feel like a proper disclosure. She also expressed gratitude that her friends were genuinely concerned for her afterward. In a public industry where personal matters can become headlines quickly, that sense of being protected by familiar people appeared to matter as much as the announcement itself.

Lyn and singer Isu confirmed their divorce in August 2025, ending an 11-year marriage. Their separation was previously handled through public reporting, but the new broadcast comments offered a more personal view of the period before the announcement and the emotional support that surrounded it.

For fans, Lyn’s remarks add a human layer to a story that had already been reported in formal terms. Her focus was not on assigning blame or reopening old details. Instead, she described how friendship, timing and a calm response from colleagues helped her move through one of the most sensitive conversations of her life.