As the remarks of Yoon Il-sang, who produced Yoo Seung-jun's debut song, have become a hot topic, Yoo Seung-jun uploaded a new video along with a meaningful and lengthy message.
On the 13th, a video titled "Yoo Seung-jun's Second Son Rowan (Jian) Who Looks Just Like Him | More Mature and Talented Than Dad | 100 / 200m Freestyle Competition | A Dad Who Only Wants to See His Daughters" was uploaded to Yoo Seung-jun's YouTube channel.
In this video, Yoo Seung-jun revealed his second son Jian's appearance, stating, "Watching Jian work hard always reminds me of my childhood. I was very rebellious and lost during that time."
He continued, "It's not about doing something perfectly, but just seeing him work hard and live seriously makes me so grateful. I have a loving wife who has been by my side then and now," adding, "Today, I live with a grateful heart because of the people I love."
He also mentioned, "There are times when my heart breaks due to twisted truths and distorted feelings, but the reason I find strength is also because of the people I love."
He emphasized, "Some think I want to go to Korea for business activities. Everyone, I am already very happy and grateful. I sincerely pray that all misunderstandings blocking us will be resolved."
Additionally, he added, "However, even as it is now, I am already living a life that is more than I deserve. I am grateful and I love you."
Yoo Seung-jun's message has drawn attention due to recent comments made by Yoon Il-sang. Yoon Il-sang recently shared his honest thoughts about him on his personal channel.
On the 10th, a video titled "Yoo Seung-jun's Debut Era + Late Seo Ji-won + Baseball Cheer Song, The Behind Stories You Like" was uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Producer Yoon Il-sang.'
In this video, when the production team mentioned Yoo Seung-jun, Yoon Il-sang cautiously asked, "Do you want to fall into the abyss?" but continued, "He was friendly and easygoing. I wasn't someone who would let him get close because I was a bit of a difficult subject."
Yoon Il-sang stated, "The debut album featured the song 'I Love You, Sister.' Originally, the title track was 'I Love You, Sister,' but due to the reason that too many of Yoon Il-sang's songs were coming out, it became the 'Yoon Il-sang Quota System,' limiting broadcast appearances and transmissions, and the title track was changed to 'Scissors.'
He continued, "(Yoo Seung-jun's) gaze and dance were incredible. He was the first artist I said I wanted to produce myself," recalling, "If it were now, it would have caused a global sensation. At that time, the producer even went to meet the real Michael Jackson to raise him like Michael Jackson."
Yoo Seung-jun was loved for numerous hit songs like 'Scissors,' 'Passion,' and 'Na Na Na,' but he faced controversy over evading military service after obtaining U.S. citizenship just before his enlistment in 2002, leading to a ban on his entry into Korea.
Regarding the military service scandal, he pointed out, "It seems that Seung-jun's heart was in America. That's why he made an absurd choice. Didn't he make a promise to the public? If he boasted, he should keep it, and if he couldn't, he should make a true apology. It felt like a strong betrayal to the country."
He also mentioned that he occasionally exchanges messages with Yoo Seung-jun, stating, "If Seung-jun doesn't see me because of this video, that's unavoidable. Personally, I don't hate Seung-jun, but as a celebrity, he clearly made a mistake."
Furthermore, he emphasized, "An apology must be made until the person receiving it accepts it," adding, "Anyone can make mistakes. However, how one handles it afterward makes a difference, and that part seems to have not even started yet."
Meanwhile, Yoo Seung-jun filed a lawsuit three times to cancel the rejection of his application for an overseas Korean visa (F-4) to enter Korea in 2015. He won the final ruling in the Supreme Court in March 2020 and November 2023, but the Ministry of Justice and the LA Consulate General continued to refuse to issue a visa, stating, "Yoo Seung-jun's evasion of military service poses a risk to national interests."
Yoo Seung-jun also won in his third lawsuit last August. At that time, the court ruled, "The public interest gained from the visa denial is outweighed by the excessive disadvantages suffered by the plaintiff, violating the principle of proportionality and constituting an abuse of discretion." However, the court dismissed the lawsuit regarding the invalidity of the Ministry of Justice's 2002 entry ban decision, stating it was not subject to the court's judgment.
