Steve Yoo, also known as Yoo Seung-jun, made a surprise appearance at senior singer Tae Jin Ah's concert in the United States, where he greeted the audience and was moved to tears.
On the 23rd, a video titled 'What Happens When Yoo Seung-jun Suddenly Appears on Tae Jin Ah's Stage' and 'An Unexpected Reaction' was uploaded to Yoo's YouTube channel.
In the video, Yoo Seung-jun attended Tae Jin Ah's solo concert held in April last year at the Yamava Resort in California. During the performance, Tae Jin Ah announced Yoo's presence to the audience, saying, "When this singer first debuted, I told him, 'You will become a big star, so never give up and keep pushing forward.' He lives in LA. Yoo Seung-jun is here."
Yoo stood up and greeted the audience, receiving applause. He shook hands with nearby fans. Tae Jin Ah encouraged the crowd to cheer and applaud for Yoo, wishing him success and expressing his affection by saying, "I love you."
Yoo also appeared on the large screen at the venue. As he continued to watch the concert, he was seen wiping away tears. He signed an autograph for a middle-aged female fan who expressed her sympathy, saying, "It's heartbreaking. Can you still not go to Korea? I hope you succeed." After the concert, Yoo took photos with fans who requested them.
In the video description, Yoo expressed his gratitude, saying, "It was a meaningful time to see senior Tae Jin Ah at his concert after such a long time. Although it was a brief moment, the warm encouragement and consideration from the senior will remain with me for a long time. Watching the wonderful performance brought back precious memories. Thank you. Stay healthy." He also thanked and expressed love for the elders who encouraged and supported him.
Yoo Seung-jun faced controversy in 2002 when he renounced his Korean citizenship to become a U.S. citizen, leading to accusations of draft evasion. The Military Manpower Administration and the Ministry of Justice restricted his entry into Korea under Article 11 of the Immigration Control Act, a measure that remains in place.
In 2015, Yoo applied for an Overseas Korean Visa (F-4), but the LA Consulate General denied it. He filed a lawsuit to overturn the visa denial and won in the Supreme Court. However, the LA Consulate General again refused the visa citing procedural issues, and Yoo faced another denial after a second Supreme Court ruling in 2020. Last year, he was spotted participating in Justhis's second full album 'LIT.'
Reported by Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia bella@tenasia.co.kr