Yoo Seung Jun shares photos of wife for 22nd wedding anniversary

"Thank you for living with someone who isn't easy. It must have been very hard, right?"

To mark his 22nd wedding anniversary, singer Yoo Seung Jun sent an affectionate message to his wife, Yoo Woo Seon, and shared photos of her face, which he had previously kept private. The post drew significant attention as it focused on expressing gratitude to his wife for staying by his side during the most difficult moments of his life, rather than reminiscing about his glamorous days as a star.

On the 25th, which was the day of Chuseok, Yoo Seung Jun posted two photos with his wife on his SNS. One photo captures the couple in their youth during their wedding, while the other shows them in the present day holding their pet dog. The photos illustrate the 22-year gap in time, through which Yoo publicly shared his family history.

He recalled their first meeting, which dates back 34 years. Recalling the moment he first met his wife in front of Netsrap Middle School in the United States, Yoo confessed that their time together was not filled only with beautiful days. He expressed his thanks to his wife while looking back on the times they had to endure unexpected hardships and the ups and downs of life.

In particular, Yoo confessed that even when he felt he had lost his way, his wife believed in him, and even when it felt like the world had turned its back on him, she did not leave his side. His expression, "Thank you for living with someone who isn't easy," also carried a sense of self-reproach and apology, acknowledging that his wife must have endured a significant amount of time because of him. He concluded with a playful expression of affection, saying, "I posted a photo without permission again~ Sorry. I love you, Yoo Woo Seon."

The two met and dated during their middle school years and married on September 25, 2004. They are now a family of six with two sons and two daughters. While his family had been his most private domain for a long time for Yoo, who has been the center of public attention throughout his career, he used this anniversary to publicly retrace his life with his wife.

The renewed attention on Yoo's family story is linked to his past controversies. In 2002, ahead of his military enlistment, controversy arose regarding his military service obligations when he acquired United States citizenship. Since his entry into South Korea has been effectively blocked, the issue of military service has followed his name for over 20 years. Even after his domestic activities were suspended, he has steadily attempted to enter South Korea and has continued legal proceedings.

The legal battle has not yet ended. The appellate court ruling regarding the third lawsuit surrounding the refusal of his visa issuance is scheduled for the 2nd of next month, meaning his entry into South Korea is once again awaiting a court decision. Separately from this, within his family, a 22-year marriage continues. While he has long been remembered by the public as a figure of controversy, the photos and message released on this day were a deeply private record of gratitude from a husband to the wife who has stayed by his side for many years.