In may 2010, a Korean News source reported that Heechul went into depression after Hankyung requested the dissolution of his contract. After both his Dorm mates Hangeng and Kibum left him, Heechul lived in seclusion, locking his door. He did not go on any of the stage shows including yearly award shows. Heechul said, “I was in a big chaos. It was difficult for me to laugh on TV and dance on stage… I had lived with Hankyung, drank together and was really close. It was mentally difficult.” On may 28th, Heechul wrote about Hangeng, on his minihompy… And he said: “There is a friend of mine… The friends korean isn’t the best but he’s amazing at chinese… This friends singing is alright but he is really good at dancing… I like cats and this friend likes dogs… I can’t cook but this friend is good at cooking… I always cursed but this friend always laughed… But… Now that time has passed, I never did anything good for him… It’s making me sorry… When he was next to me, I never did anything nice to him… I don’t self-pity myself usually… I think I’m just drunk which is why i’m crying… It’s a special and sacred thing to have someone beside you… Though I grew up, I never realized that… But… A lot later… Now I know… Wow… There’s a reason why you should appreciate what you have… Saying “I miss him” is a phrase I can use now… The tears that never came out when I filmed sad scenes are coming down painfully now…”