'The third visa issuance lawsuit has moved to the appellate court, bringing another round of legal dispute involving Yoo Seung-jun (Steve Yoo·49), and separately he has effectively launched his first music activity, reigniting controversy. With the entry ban maintained for the 23rd year, his surprise appearance on a domestic artist's album has prompted reactions such as "Isn't this my way?"
#. Visa lawsuit first trial won but… LA consulate appeals
According to legal sources, the Consulate General in Los Angeles filed an appeal against the first trial loss. Earlier the first trial court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in Yoo Seung-jun's lawsuit seeking cancellation of the visa issuance refusal, saying, "The damage to Yoo Seung-jun personally is greater than the public interest gained from the entry ban," "Considering sufficiently mature public sentiment, there is no concern about threatening safety," and "The visa refusal violates the principle of proportionality and is an abuse of discretion."
However, the court firmly stated, "This does not mean past actions were appropriate at all."
The legal battle is a long-running conflict that has continued since 2015. Although he won twice at the Supreme Court, the consulate again refused, and in that process a third lawsuit has proceeded.
#. Yoo Seung-jun's surprise music activity after seven years
Even as the lawsuit continues, Yoo Seung-jun participated in JUSTHIS's new album 'LIT' last track 'Home Home,' released on the 20th. His name is not on the song credits, but a production video released by JUSTHIS captured Yoo Seung-jun recording directly. The file name was 'Home Home – YSJ – Acapella.' 'YSJ' is the English initials of Yoo Seung-jun (Steve Yoo Seung Jun).
This is his first music activity in about seven years since the 2019 album 'Another Day.'
However, immediately after the song was released, negative reactions followed in the comments. "He is banned from entering but works with a Korean artist?" "Isn't this a surprise comeback to clean up his image?" "Avoiding military service hasn't changed" "He's doing his own way…" and other negative responses. Although entry is blocked, criticism and puzzlement coexist over his continuing activity in a gray area where participation in content is possible.
#. 'Yoo Seung-jun entry ban' continuing for 23 years
Facing enlistment in 2002, Yoo Seung-jun suddenly acquired U.S. citizenship, arousing controversy over evading military service. Thereafter, the Ministry of Justice imposed an entry ban on him under Article 11 of the Immigration Act.
Even though entry is impossible, his visa lawsuits and music activities continue. With the appellate trial under way, attention is focused on how this controversy might affect future rulings.<
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