Steve Yoo Returns to YouTube: A New Chapter for the Controversial Singer

Steve Yoo, also known as Yoo Seung Jun, has made a comeback on YouTube.

In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Yoo greeted his fans with, "Hello, this is Yoo Seung Jun. I've missed you all. How have you been? It's been a long time since I last greeted you." He continued, "I plan to share small parts of my life and communicate with you through YouTube. I appreciate your love and support. Thank you and I love you." He humorously added, "I won't mind if you subscribe, like, or set notifications."

The channel, which was created in 2018, has 99 videos uploaded. The most recent video before his comeback was posted about four years ago. On the 17th, he uploaded a video titled 'Yoo Seung Jun Comeback? BREAKING NEWS! Yoo Seung Jun aka YSJ has returned?' signaling his return to YouTube.

As of the morning of the 18th, the channel has approximately 80,000 subscribers, and the comeback video has garnered around 20,000 views. In the video, Yoo also shared updates about his family, including his wife, sons, and twin daughters.

In a candid moment, Yoo remarked, "Even if you don't know me, how could I know you? Who are you to judge?" He reflected, "I started with nothing and have come this far. Looking back, I wonder if I've really lost anything. Just enduring until now is a miracle. I can't give up because my dreams and passion haven't faded. Life is too short."

Meanwhile, Yoo's career has been marred by controversy since 2002 when he acquired U.S. citizenship to avoid mandatory military service in South Korea, leading to a ban on his entry into the country. In 2015, he applied for a visa at the LA Consulate under the Overseas Korean status, which was denied, prompting a lawsuit that he eventually won. However, the consulate denied his visa again, leading to a second lawsuit, which he also won in November last year. He has since applied for a visa a third time, which was again denied, and the legal battle continues.

By Jiye Choi, TenAsia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr