Actor Yoo Jun-sang Reflects on His Late Father on KBS1's 'Morning Yard'

Actor Yoo Jun-sang expressed his longing for his late father.

On the morning of the 17th, Yoo Jun-sang and Jung Sang-hoon appeared on the Tuesday invitation segment of KBS1's cultural program 'Morning Yard' to discuss their musical 'Swing Days: Codename A'.

During the show, Yoo Jun-sang named his father as the second most influential person in his life. He shared, "My father passed away right after I returned from the military. He was 50 years old," adding, "When I turned 50, it was the hardest time for me."

He continued, "Thinking about my father inspired me to write a children's book. He is a friend and mentor who supports me during tough times. Although I can't remember much now, I think of him as 'my dad'."

Yoo also reflected, "After my father passed away, I became the head of the family immediately. I think I matured quickly in my early 20s. I'm naturally very positive and cheerful, so I hid my difficult emotions and carried on confidently. I did everything I could after debuting."

Meanwhile, 'Swing Days: Codename A', in which Yoo Jun-sang is set to appear, is inspired by the life of the late Dr. Yoo Il-han, a businessman and independence activist who founded South Korea's top pharmaceutical company. The story centers on his involvement in the secret independence operation 'Napko Project', led by the OSS (the predecessor of the CIA), under the codename 'A'. It brings to the stage the unrecorded beliefs and courage of those involved.

By Da-yeon Jeong, TenAsia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr