Singer and actor Park YOOCHUN He attracted criticism after publishing photos of his appearance on Japanese television on August 15, the Day of Liberation of Korea.
On his personal sns, Park YOOCHUN Upload several images taken to the Tokyo MX music program “Room 70 residents. “In the photos, he laid with a cheerful smile, flashing a double peace sign outside the waiting room, and later appeared next to the guest of the show, Toyama Daisuke.
While some fans welcomed his update, others found the timing insensitive. August 15 is a deeply symbolic day in Korea, marking his liberation from the Japanese colonial domain.
A Netizen commented: “Did you really have to publish this day of everyday liberation?” Another added: “It seems that it is now completely concentrated on Japan.”
Park YOOCHUNThe career has long been marked with controversy. In 2019, he was sentenced for use of drugs and sentenced to supervised freedom, after which he announced his retreat from the entertainment sector. However, activities resumed only a year later, unleashing public criticism.
In 2019, Park Yoochun was under punishment for using drugsÂ
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Despite his troubled image in Korea, Park YOOCHUN Continue to maintain an active career in Japan, keep fans’ meetings and release music. His new EP “Love Metro” It is destined to drop on August 20, with promotions already in progress in Japan.
However, his decision to share photos of his Japanese television appearance in Liberation Day has rekindled the debate on his commitment to Korean fans and his awareness of cultural sensitivity.
Sources: Daum
