SECHSKIES Kim Jaeduck Instagram Update: First Post in 5 Years
SECHSKIES member Kim Jaeduck makes a surprise return to Instagram on Jan 1, 2026, after a 5-year hiatus. See the details of his New Year's update here.
The long wait is finally over for SECHSKIES fans. Kim Jaeduck (also known as Kim Jaeduc) broke his nearly five-year social media hiatus on January 1, 2026, gifting followers a surprise New Year's update that proves he's doing well.
SECHSKIES Kim Jaeduck Instagram Return Details
The veteran idol uploaded a single, serene photo of a sunlit beach to his official Instagram account. While the post didn't include a caption, a brief clip in his Stories showed Kim Jaeduck's reflection in a glass window as he walked toward a patio. This mark's his first update since May 1, 2021, when he last shared a photo of his dog, Sanduck.
The Mystery of the Missing Idol Solved
Jaeduck's prolonged absence from the public eye had previously sparked "disappearance" rumors. In a 2024 episode of KBS's Mr. House Husband, fellow members Eun Jiwon and Jang Suwon expressed concern, admitting they didn't even know where he lived. However, in 2025, longtime friend Tony An revealed Jaeduck was residing in Busan. Jang Suwon later noted that while Jaeduck responded sporadically—sometimes taking a month—he was indeed keeping in touch.
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