Singer Yoo Seung-jun has once again become the focus of attention as he directly engaged with fans for the first time in 24 years.
On the 2nd, he announced the start of active communication by posting a video titled 'Yoo Seung-jun Q&A starts' on his personal social media.
In the video, Yoo Seung-jun said, "I want to be sincere and honest and share my life as it is," explaining the reason for hosting the Q&A, and added that he would not avoid sensitive topics, saying, "I will talk about anything, even questions like why I didn't go to the military."
He especially reflected, "I received a lot of love at a young age, but I also faced misunderstandings and criticism," expressing his determination to answer directly about controversies that have accumulated over a long time.
After debuting in 1997, Yoo Seung-jun gained great popularity with hit songs such as 'Gawi', 'Yeoljeong' and 'Nanana', but he became embroiled in controversy over evading military service after acquiring U.S. citizenship ahead of his enlistment in 2002. He was subsequently barred from entering the country, and the conflict has continued to the present without complete resolution even in lawsuits over the issuance of the overseas Korean resident visa (F-4).
In this situation, he pulled out the 'Q&A communication card' for the first time in about 20 years. Unlike previous interviews or statements in which he explained his position, this time he plans to take questions directly from the public, leading to assessments that this is a "direct frontal push".
However, public opinion remains divided. Reactions such as "I hope he explains sincerely even now" coexist with views that "it will not be easy to change public sentiment that has already turned away."
Public communication after 24 years. It is drawing attention whether this "direct frontal push" chosen by Yoo Seung-jun can really move the public's heart again.
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