Park Yoochun Banned From TV Appearances and Activities in the Entertainment Industry

Park Yoochun will no longer be allowed to make appearances on TV, as well as have activities in the entertainment industry.

Keep on reading to know more.

Former JYJ Member Yoochun Banned From TV Appearances and Activities in the Entertainment Industry

Recently on November 10, media outlet YTN reported on a statement made by the legal representative of former JYJ member Park Yoochun's management company Yesperar Co. Ltd, who stated that, "There was an injunction made to the Seoul Central District Court in order to ban Park Yoochun from making appearances on TV shows and from continuing his activities in the entertainment industry."

Late within the day, the court had made the decision to cite the application for Park Yoochun's ban.

Yesperar Co. Ltd's legal representative also added that the court had rejected the defenses made by Park Yoochun, and had come to the conclusion that he should no longer be involved in any activities within the entertainment industry, such as producing albums, videos, promotions, appearances on TV, and more.

Park Yoochun
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"I would like to thank the Seoul Central District Court for making a wise decision, and we will try to resolve the issue only coming from a legal point of view, while avoiding acts like malicious slander or groundless defamation in the case that will be held in the future," the legal representative said.

Meanwhile, Yesperar Co. Ltd had gained the management rights for Park Yoochun until sometime by the end of 2024.

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Park Yoochun's previous management company, Re:Cielo, had filed a lawsuit again the former JYJ member back in August, stating that he had violated his contract and had signed another contract with a Japanese label, resulting in a double contract.

Aside from that, Park Yoochun had also spread false information regarding Re:Cielo's CEO, accusing them of embezzling money.

Park Yoochun
(Photo : Yonhap News)

Park Yoochun's Sexual Assault and Drug Controversies

Back in 2016 and 2017, Park Yoochun was accused of committing sexual assault by four different women, but was later acquitted by the police. It was revealed that one of the accusers had falsified their accusation and was sentenced to two years in prison.

One of the accusers was found not guilty of defamation and false accusation, and had sued Park Yoochun for 100 million won (around $84,300 USD) after the latter filed an appeal. The court ruled Park Yoochun pay 50 million won (around $42,100 USD) instead.

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Park Yoochun was also involved in drug charges, having been indicted for purchasing and taking methamphetamine along with his ex-fiancee Hwang Ha Na. After repeatedly denying the drug accusations, he later admitted to it and was sentenced to 10 months in prison with a two year probation.

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Written by Robyn Joan

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