Singer Yoo Seung-jun, who has been subjected to 'entry ban', met with Tae Jin-ah. Netizens are greatly curious about how the two met.
Yoo Seung-jun said on the 27th, "I love you, Senior Tae Jin-ah, the king of trot," adding, "Is love for anyone? Right. It's not for just anyone~ Stay healthy, Senior."
In the photo released along with this, Yoo Seung-jun is seen posing affectionately with Tae Jin-ah. Yoo Seung-jun flashed a bright smile, creating a warm atmosphere with Tae Jin-ah. The unexpected meeting of the two is attracting the attention of netizens.
Netizens reacted, saying, "It's a meeting of two legends," "How did this meeting come about?" "It's amazing how they met," "It must have been really nice to see each other," and "They look the same now as they did 20 years ago."
There is also interest in whether this meeting between the two is simply a matter of connection or if it might lead to future collaborations or projects. Some speculate that he is preparing for a return to music activities.
Meanwhile, Yoo Seung-jun debuted in the music industry in 1997 with "I Love You, Sister" and gained immense popularity with numerous hit songs, including "Scissors", "Na Na Na", "Passion", "Vision", and "I Hope You Find It." He rose to prominence as a solo artist but lost his Korean nationality after obtaining U.S. citizenship in 2002 when he left the country for a performance, leading to allegations of evading enlistment, and the Ministry of Justice restricted his entry.
Subsequently, Yoo Seung-jun applied for a visa under the Overseas Korean Residency status at the LA Consulate General but was denied. He filed a cancellation lawsuit and won final victory in the Supreme Court in November 2023, but the LA Consulate General still refuses to issue a visa to Yoo Seung-jun.
Recently, the Administrative Division 5 of the Seoul Administrative Court held the first trial date for Yoo Seung-jun's lawsuit against the LA Consulate General and the Ministry of Justice over the cancellation of the visa issuance and the verification of the nonexistence of the entry ban. This lawsuit is the third administrative lawsuit filed against the government, following those in 2015 and 2020.
On the 1st, which marked the 28th anniversary of his debut, Yoo Seung-jun remarked, "It's been 28 years since Apr. 1, 1997. The time we've spent together feels too short, doesn't it? Maybe that's why it feels more special? I have buried the memories of the past. Time has passed, and everything has become a thing of the past," adding, "I never knew I would receive so much love. I was really unaware that I could disappoint and hurt you all so much. Back then, I was young, fearless, and confident to the point of being reckless. I was foolish, really. Looking back now."
He continued, "After about 5 years of activity, this has been 23 years of separation from you all. I'm sorry for not showing a better version of myself and for creating a reality where I couldn't confidently say I was a fan of Yoo Seung-jun. I take full responsibility for that, and I'm sorry. I feel like I have only given you regrets and disappointments."
Yoo Seung-jun expressed gratitude, stating, "Thank you. It's because of all of you who taught me so much and gave me overflowing love and encouragement that I am living as Yoo Seung-jun today," and remarked, "I don't know what the future holds. Just as we didn't expect to be separated for so long, I hope for the day we can meet again. I will live dreaming of that. I pray that the frozen pain melts away, just like the snow will eventually melt away."
[Photo] Yoo Seung-jun
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