'Official Fan Cafe Opened' Park Yoochun, Fan Club Annual Fee 66,000 Won... Netizens React Coldly

Singer Park Yoochun, who caused controversy by reversing his retirement from the entertainment industry and making a comeback, promoted his fan cafe through his official Instagram account on the 20th. Photo by Park Yoochun Official Instagram Capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Singer Park Yoochun, who stirred controversy by reversing his retirement from the entertainment industry and making a comeback, has once again become the subject of netizens' criticism over the high membership fee for his fan club.

On the 20th, Park Yoochun posted a greeting video he personally participated in on his official Instagram along with the message, "With the great expectations and love from fans, Park Yoochun's official fan site 'BLUE CIELO' has opened. Please look forward to good news and various activities from Park Yoochun through the official fan site 'BLUE CIELO'." He promoted the fan cafe.

Park Yoochun's official fan cafe, which was launched on the 16th, is reportedly also recruiting paid fan club members. The annual membership fee is 66,000 KRW and is confirmed to be payable only by cash. Paid fan cafe members are granted benefits such as exclusive access to photos and videos, as well as priority purchase opportunities for events including merchandise.

Upon learning this news, netizens responded with comments such as, "Fan club membership fees for singers are usually around 20,000 to 30,000 KRW, this is too expensive," "It's shameless to charge a high membership fee after making mistakes and coming back," and "He said he would retire if caught using drugs, but he lies as if it's nothing."

On the other hand, some opinions stated, "The fan club membership fee is entirely up to the singer's choice and freedom. Criticizing the fee is excessive."

Earlier, Park Yoochun was prosecuted for purchasing 1.5g of methamphetamine three times with his ex-girlfriend Hwang Hana last July, and using some of it, and was sentenced to 10 months in prison with a 2-year probation.

At the time when drug use allegations surfaced, Park Yoochun held an emergency press conference strongly denying the drug charges and expressed his intention to retire from the entertainment industry if the charges were proven.

However, during his probation period, Park Yoochun held a fan meeting in Thailand and at the event said, "I will overcome this well and try to be active," showing continuous signs of returning to the entertainment industry. On the 16th, he officially announced his comeback by opening the fan cafe.

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