'Entry Ban' Yoo Seung-jun Expresses Frustration Over Korea's World Cup Match: "Is the Round of 32 Gone?"

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Singer Yoo Seung-jun cheered for the South Korean national football team.

On the 27th, Yoo Seung-jun posted a message and video on his personal account stating, "If you ask Koreans living abroad, you will likely get the same answer. I am a Korean-American."

Yoo Seung-jun added, "There is a reason why 'Korea' comes before 'America.' I proudly hold onto my Korean roots and am grateful for the life I have built in the United States."

In the video, Yoo Seung-jun said, "There were so many comments asking this question: If Korea and the United States play a football match, who would you support? Of course, I support Korea. I naturally support Korea." He also stated, "Although I live in the United States, as a Korean-American, I naturally support Korea and cheer for its victory."

Previously, Yoo Seung-jun also posted a video watching the South Korean team's World Cup match. He wrote, "I'm asking because I'm really curious: Is the Round of 32 completely gone now?" and added, "I can't let go of my anger. I guess I need to lift something heavy."

Yoo Seung-jun received great love in the late 1990s with hit songs such as "Scissors," "Nanana," "Passion," and "Love Song." However, in 2002, he acquired U.S. citizenship without fulfilling his military service obligation, sparking controversy. Since then, the Ministry of Justice's entry restriction measures have remained in effect, making it impossible for him to enter South Korea for 24 years.

Meanwhile, the South Korean national team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, lost 0-1 to South Africa in the Group A third match of the 2026 North American World Cup qualifiers held at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico on the 25th (Korea time).

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