Yoo Seung-jun

Quick Facts

Full Name	Yoo Seung-jun
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 15, 1976(1976-12-15)
Age	48
Birthplace	Seoul
Country	South Korea
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Yoo Seung-jun Biography

Yoo Seung-jun is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on December 15, 1976 in Seoul, South Korea. He was a Korean pop singer and became one of the most successful artists in Korean music history, selling platinum-selling albums such as 1997’s West Side or 2000’s Now or Never. His career was over by the time he became an actor, with his first film in 2011 called Little Big Soldier.

He starred in the action comedy Little Big Soldier with He co-starred with Jackie Chan in the action comedy Little Big Soldier..

Steve Seung Jun Yoo (born December 15, 1976), also known as his Korean name Yoo Seung-jun (Korean: 유승준 ), is a South Korean-American singer and actor who became one of South Korea’s most popular K-pop singers after his debut in

1997. Yoo’s singing career ended in 2002 when he was accused of evading South Korean mandatory military service by becoming a U.S. citizen. He was subsequently banned from entering South Korea, becoming the only person in history to be banned from the country for acquiring another citizenship. Since then, Yoo has been working as an actor in China.

Yoo made his South Korean debut as a singer in 1997. His first album West Side was a hit with the debut single “Gaui” (“gaui” is the Korean word for “scissors” – in this context it translates to “nightmare” as South Koreans use the word to describe the rigid sleep paralysis which sometimes accompanies bad dreams). Along with another single “I love you Noona”, he won Best Newcomer of the Year in many award ceremonies. Yoo gained popularity with his signature dance move of “Gawi”, in which he and his backup dancers lined up diagonally to perform the same moves in unison. West Side ended up selling a million records.

In 2005, he married Christine Oh.

Yoo Seung-jun Net Worth

Yoo Seung-jun is one of the richest Pop Singer from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Yoo Seung-jun 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As a teenager, he lived in Buena park, California and was offered a contract with Brothers Entertainment in 1990.

His album Now or Never sold more than 879,000 copies within its first week, setting a Korean record.

Yoo was born on December 15, 1976, in Seoul, South Korea. He and his family immigrated to the United States when he was thirteen and settled in Buena Park, California. Yoo made demo tapes of his rapping and dance skills and sent these to Brothers Entertainment, where he was eventually scouted and left California to start his career as a singer.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Yoo Seung-jun height 5 ft 9 in Yoo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Yoo Seung-jun Dating?

According to our records, Yoo Seung-jun married to Christine Oh. As of December 1, 2023, Yoo Seung-jun’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2006, he was featured on rapper H-Eugene’s song “독불장군” (English: “Single Person” ). The song’s music video does not show Yoo’s face, but shows him dancing and his silhouette.

Facts & Trivia

Yoo Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Yoo Seung-jun celebrates birthday on December 15 of every year.

He earned a role in an untitled Taiwanese drama loosely based on Bret Easton Ellis’s novel Less Than Zero. In June 2008, Yoo signed a 15-year contract with Jackie Chan’s entertainment management company to become an actor. He has since attempted to establish a name for himself in mainland China, while continuing his singing and acting career.

Top Facts about Yoo Seung-jun

1. Yoo Seung-jun was a popular Korean-American singer and actor.
2. He was known as the “Prince of K-pop” in the 1990s.
3. Yoo’s career ended abruptly after he renounced his Korean citizenship.
4. He was banned from entering South Korea due to military service evasion.
5. Yoo has since become a controversial figure in South Korea.
6. He currently resides in China and continues to perform there.
7. Yoo’s music and acting career spanned over a decade.
8. He released numerous hit albums and starred in several films.
9. Yoo won multiple awards for his contributions to Korean entertainment industry.
10. His sudden departure from Korea caused outrage among fans and officials alike.

What did Yoo Seung Jun Do?

Yoo, also known by his Korean name Yoo Seung-jun, became a U.S. citizen and renounced his Korean citizenship in 2002 with the alleged goal of dodging his military duty in South Korea , just ahead of his scheduled draft as a public service worker.

Where is Yoo Seung Jun Now?

On November 15, 2019, an appeals court reversed its earlier decision and ruled in favor of Yoo, which could finally allow him to visit South Korea. Ever since his banishment from South Korea in 2002, Yoo has made residence in Beijing, China.

Is BTS exempt from military 2020?

A South Korean government minister has called for exempting K-pop group BTS from mandatory military service , as the nation remains divided over preferential treatment for the megastars.

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How many years since Yoo Seung Ho debuted?

Yoo made his entertainment debut in a cellphone commercial in 1999 after Yoo’s mother sent in a photo of her son to an ad agency. In 2000 Yoo began his career as a child actor, first appearing in the television drama Daddy Fish.