Yoo Seung-jun Responds to Producer’s critical Remarks with Message of Gratitude and Resilience
Seoul, South Korea – September 13, 2025 – Singer Yoo Seung-jun, also known as Steve Yu, has responded to recent critical comments made by Yoon Il-sang, the producer of his debut album, with a heartfelt message of gratitude and a reaffirmation of his current life. The exchange comes as Yoo Seung-jun shared a new video showcasing his son, Jian, and reflecting on his journey.
The controversy ignited after Yoon Il-sang, on his YouTube channel “producing Yoon Il-sang,” described yoo Seung-jun as having a “sprouted and hairy” personality, admitting he found the singer “a little difficult” to work with.Despite this,Yoon Il-sang acknowledged Yoo Seung-jun’s talent,stating his eyes and dance skills were remarkable and that he was the frist artist to inspire him to become a producer. He even suggested that, with today’s resources, Yoo Seung-jun coudl have achieved global stardom.
Yoo Seung-jun addressed the situation indirectly through a post accompanying the video of his son,Jian,participating in a swimming competition. The video, titled “Second Son Rowan (Jian), who resembles Yoo seung-jun | It is indeed much better than dad | 100 / 200m Freestyle Competition | ‘Dad who only wants to see daughters,'” showcased Jian’s dedication and skill in the pool.
In his accompanying message,Yoo Seung-jun expressed his admiration for his son’s hard work and dedication,recalling his own childhood spent striving for success. He wrote, “I always remember when I was a child who was always working hard… I don’t know what I’m good at it, but I don’t know how grateful you are looking at hard and seriously living.”
He continued, acknowledging the pain caused by “twisted truth and distorted sincerity,” but also expressing gratitude for the love and support he still receives.Addressing speculation about his motives for possibly returning to Korea, Yoo Seung-jun firmly stated, “someone think I want to go to Korea for profit, but I just live too much life as it is now. Thank you and love.”
The timing of Yoo Seung-jun’s post, following Yoon Il-sang’s remarks, has drawn meaningful attention.While not directly addressing the producer’s comments, the message appears to be a resilient response, focusing on his present life and expressing gratitude for the positive aspects of it.
This exchange highlights the complexities of revisiting past relationships and the enduring impact of early career experiences. Yoo Seung-jun’s response underscores his commitment to moving forward with grace and gratitude, prioritizing his family and his current life path.
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