Park Yoochun, Who Said He Would Retire... "I Will Overcome and Return to Activities" Reveals Comeback Will

Singer and actor Park Yoochun / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Singer and actor Park Yoo-chun, who stated he would retire if he had used drugs, has expressed his intention to return to activities.

On the 25th of last month, Park Yoo-chun held a fan meeting titled 'Love Asia with Park Yoo-chun in Bangkok' at Changwatana Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.

This fan meeting was his first activity since being sentenced to probation after being indicted on drug use charges last year.

In the fan meeting video released on YouTube and other platforms, Park Yoo-chun shared his feelings, saying, "I really tried not to cry today," and "I'm holding up well, but honestly, it's difficult."

He added, "I'm not sure if I deserve to receive such feelings from you all," and "I will overcome this well and try to be active again."

Previously, in July last year, Park Yoo-chun was arrested on charges of purchasing and using methamphetamine (violation of the Narcotics Control Act) and was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 2 years, along with a fine of 1.4 million won.

After his drug use was revealed through his ex-girlfriend's disclosure, Park Yoo-chun held a press conference. At that time, he appealed his innocence, saying, "If it is revealed that I used drugs, I will retire from the entertainment industry."

However, a detailed examination by the National Forensic Service confirmed the use of methamphetamine. Consequently, Park Yoo-chun admitted to purchasing 1.5 grams of methamphetamine three times with his ex-girlfriend from September 2018 to early 2019 and using part of it in seven separate instances.

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