Park Yoochun's Recent Activities in Japan: An Unfinished Story?
Park Yoochun, once dubbed 'the nation's boyfriend,' has shared his recent activities looking noticeably thinner.
Although he left the Korean entertainment scene a long time ago, there are still fans in Japan who await him.
His face bore traces of worries deeper than the passage of time.
On the 24th, Park Yoochun posted a recent photo on his social media.
In the picture, he was wearing a beanie, sitting on a chair with a can of beer in front of him.
He was staring at the camera with a blank expression.
In the photo, Park Yoochun's face looked thinner than before.
Fans reacted with comments such as, "He's gotten so gaunt," and "I'm worried about his health."
Even without a single word from him, the reason why the photo alone makes people's hearts heavy is because his past has not been smooth.
Park Yoochun's name still remains in court records.
In 2019, he received a sentence of 10 months in prison with a two-year suspended sentence for using methamphetamine.
He failed to keep his self-proclaimed "retirement" promise.
Later, in 2023, his name was once again on the public's lips when he was included in the National Tax Service's list of high-amount, habitual tax delinquents.
He had a total of 409 million won in unpaid taxes for five cases, including capital gains tax.
In addition, he recently lost a legal battle with his agency, Loud Fund Together.
On September 25, the Seoul High Court ruled, "Defendant Park Yoochun shall pay 500 million won plus default interest."
Nevertheless, he filed an appeal, disagreeing with the second instance ruling.
He remains in 'dispute' instead of taking 'responsibility'.
He was a star ousted in Korea, but in Japan, he was called by another name.
"A person who sings again."
Japanese terrestrial channel Tokyo MX recently aired a documentary about Park Yoochun titled 'An Unfinished Story.'
The program follows his fan concert 'PARK YUCHUN FANCON 2025', capturing "the real story hidden behind the shining stage."
The production team explained, "He did not give up despite numerous walls and conflicts. He walked again to keep his promise with fans."
The reason he stood on stage again was not simply a comeback.
He simply didn't want to let go of 'himself doing music.'
The documentary highlighted his human side instead of his glamour.
On August 15, Park Yoochun, who appeared on the Japanese broadcast 'Room 70 Owner', said, "I am currently living in Japan. I am happy enough that I don't care whether it is hot or cold."
He smiled and said, "It was really the first time in a while that I danced and sang on stage, and thanks to the fans, I felt alive again."
On social media, he also wrote, "To everyone connected to me, may they all be as happy as I am."
In a quiet corner of a cafe, a photo of him smiling in front of a cake.
On his face, once called 'a symbol of downfall,' a small but clear peace passed by.
However, the weight of his past that he carries has not yet been resolved.
Continuing activities through a new management company in violation of his exclusive contract,
An attitude of saying "restart" rather than an official apology or responsibility.
Will the new beginning he shows in Japan lead to a recovery of sincerity?
Many people are still waiting for the answer.
The documentary title 'An Unfinished Story' may be the most fitting phrase for Park Yoochun right now.
A voice that once received the love of many fans, and the remnants of that glory that he cut down himself.
Now he sings again under the skies of another country.
If that song is sincere, will a true 'moment of salvation' ever come to him?
For now, I just hope he faces himself again.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/everyall1004/224052949678
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