Translation of THE FACT JAPAN article on August 28, 2017
The timing of Park Yoochun who was discharged from the 2 year military service is drawing attention of his fans.
C-Jes Entertainment on August 27th showed cautious attitude toward Yoochun's comeback saying that "the timing of the resumption of his activities has not been decided. It is too early to say when." Fans, however, have been expressing voices to wish for early comeback, and the possibility of his earlier return to public performances than expected has started to be in sight.
It has become recently known that fans from the U.S., China, Taiwan, Chile, and other countries have submitted the petition to C-Jes Entertainment which calls for Yoochun's world tour, so it is expected that discussions be made on Yoochun's comeback first from overseas.
Kmedia have reported that "given Yoochun's high popularity in Asian countries it is likely that fan meeting style tours in Asia will be the stage he may resume his activities." Even though the timing cannot be specified due to his planned marriage and other factors, as Yoochun himself expresses his strong intention for comeback, speculations that it won't take too much time before his return have been expressed.
Yoochun was discharged from military service on August 25th after serving at Gangnam District Office for two years.
Park Yoo Chun has been discharged from the military yesterday on the 25th of August.
The idol was discharged from the military service at Gangnam Office where he served as a public service worker. He was supposed to leave on the 26th of August but it was moved to the 25th of August at 6 p.m. KST.
An estimate of 300 fans and 100 reporters greeted him while he was discharged. The actor was over whelmed by the welcome he received and was moved to tears.
Regarding his comeback to the entertainment world, nothing has been confirmed yet and his agency CJ Entertainment said,
“We have not decided yet on what will his plans be, its premature to think of Yoochun’s comeback. He will take time to contemplate about what had happened.”
It has also been confirmed that the idol is holding his wedding to the granddaughter of Nayang Dairy Company, Hwang Ha Na. they will hold a small wedding and he’s to begin preparing for the wedding ceremony.
Yoochun in his video message to fans (Screenshot from JYJ video on YouTube)
K-pop boy band JYJ member Yoochun was discharged on Aug. 25 after completing two years of military service.
Fans waited the whole day outside the Gangnam District Office in Seoul where Yoochun was assigned as a social service agent.
After completing his last day of service at about 6 p.m., he was discharged and faced the media and fans.
“I’d like to apologize to my fans from the bottom of my heart and also thank them (for their support). I know a lot of fans have been supportive. I’ll take time to reflect on myself,” said the 31-year-old singer and actor, according to Yonhap News. Tears welled up in his eyes as he bowed after his speech.
Yoochun also greeted fans in a video message posted on YouTube after his discharge.
“It’s been a while. I’ve just completed two years of substitute military service. I’ve given some comments to reporters today but I would like to say to you in person. All the while I appreciate so much for your support and cheerful messages. It means a lot to me. Thank you,” he said.
He added, “And I feel so blessed to be able to say that I missed you so much and from time to time, I would like to say hello to you all. So please be healthy and happy as always. Thank you again. Love you all.”
