On the 23rd, Yoo Young-jae opened up for the first time about the alleged harassment on his YouTube channel "DJ Yoo Young-jae TV Yoo Young-jae Radio," stating, "I will address recent issues one by one."
He expressed, "If I die like this, the dirty sexual harassment will end up being true, so I have a legal fight." Consequently, he announced the temporary closure of his YouTube channel.
Alleged "Sham Marriages"
Regarding the "three marriages" controversy, he questioned, "How could I hide the fact that I've been married twice, including to a prominent Korean actor?" He mentioned disclosing his past marriages to Sun Woo Eun-sook before they married.
Expressing gratitude, he said, "I'm thankful a well-known Korean actor encouraged me to marry without hesitation." He clarified, "I never concealed my past marriages from Sun Woo Eun-sook. I disclosed my second divorce to her on the day we met."
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He dismissed suspicions of a "sham marriage" or "transit relationship" as baseless, stating, "While I interacted with others post-divorce, there was nothing inappropriate. My marriage to Sun Woo Eun-sook was genuine."
As for the divorce reason, he admitted, "I'm still unsure of the exact cause." He explained, "I realized our marriage couldn't continue due to various reasons. I was informed of the divorce via text."
Despite facing criticism and controversies, he said, "The divorce agreement prohibits disclosing details to third parties. I've remained silent, reflecting on my actions."
In conclusion, he announced, "My lawyer will handle future matters. I deeply regret the marriage's end."
Sun Woo Eun-sook's Statement
Earlier, lawyers Yoon Ji-sang and Noh Jong-eon issued a press release, stating, "On behalf of Sun Woo Eun-sook's sister A, we filed a complaint against Yoo Young-jae for alleged harassment, including five instances of unsavory physical contact since 2023."
They mentioned Sun Woo Eun-sook's shock upon learning about the incidents, which ultimately led to her decision to divorce.
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Written by: Joan Cabigas