Syu returns to YouTube after 8 years, addresses divorce rumors with Lim Hyo-seong directly
Syu (real name Yu Su-young), a former member of the group S.E.S, returned to her YouTube channel after 8 years and candidly opened up about her relationship with her husband, Lim Hyo-seong. However, the situation became controversial due to her husband's 'girlfriend' remark. It remains to be seen whether this scene, which was deleted from the teaser, will also be mentioned in the main broadcast.
Earlier, on the 15th, a video titled "Syu is back (Why did she return after 8 years?)" was released on the YouTube channel 'Human That's Syu.' The production team explained in the video introduction that she honestly shared where and how she had been during that time, and why she decided to stand in front of the camera again. They heightened viewers' expectations with a description of Syu's return story filled with her laughter and sincerity, stating, "Let's begin now."
At the end of the video, Syu and Lim Hyo-seong appeared together and shared honest stories about the rumors of their discord, separation, and divorce. Syu asked, "Isn't the word couple quite burdensome? Do you think we are a couple?" Lim Hyo-seong replied with a significant answer, saying, "4 years of marriage, 11 years of friendship. It's quite meaningful." Syu added, "I think of him like a friend, so we hardly fight," and Lim Hyo-seong revealed his realistic thoughts, saying, "Right, I'm trying not to fight. Even if you keep pushing me."
However, a scene in which Syu suddenly asked, "Don't you have a good girlfriend these days?" surprised Lim Hyo-seong and became a topic among viewers. Lim Hyo-seong reacted in shock, saying, "You must be crazy. Are you psycho?" to which Syu jokingly responded, "Isn't it something you can ask? How nice is it, in American style?" As the controversy grew, this scene was deleted in the subsequent editing. In the end, it concluded with a 'deleted ending.'
Regarding this video, fans expressed their gratitude, saying, "Syu, it must not have been easy for you to come out, but thank you for honestly sharing your story," and voiced concerns such as, "Every remark can be misunderstood, so I hope the production team edits carefully." At the same time, supportive messages also followed, stating, "It's nice to see a singer I liked during my school days like this," and, "I support Syu's comeback."
At the end of the video, a preview appeared with the subtitle 'The truth about the couple Syu, which had only been speculated,' further increasing anticipation. Fans welcomed Syu's stable return in front of the camera, regardless of whether the controversial remarks were edited, and showed a supportive atmosphere for her future comeback activities. Opinions also emerged among the production team stating, "Editing needs to be cautious so that it's not too provocative and does not create misunderstandings," hoping that Syu's return would leave a positive impression. It remains to be seen whether the controversial scene will be removed in the main video or be exposed as is.
Meanwhile, Syu and Lim Hyo-seong married in 2010 and have one son and two daughters. Syu was sentenced to 6 months in prison with 2 years of probation for habitual gambling in 2018 but began her comeback activities as a gambling prevention ambassador in 2022.
Lim Hyo-seong also revealed that during their separation, he helped Syu pay off her gambling debt amounting to hundreds of millions of won. He stated, "After retiring as an athlete, I didn't have much income, but I thought about it for a day and borrowed money from friends to gather 280 million won," showing that their relationship is not simply one of discord.
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