On December 26, Park Yoo chun held a photo book release signing event at a major bookstore in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event, organized by Japanese music retailer HMV, was part of his ongoing activities in Japan. Photos taken by fans at the venue were later shared on social media, quickly spreading across online communities.
In the images, Park Yoochun appeared noticeably different from his past image during his active years in Korea. He was seen making eye contact with fans, engaging in conversation, and interacting warmly with attendees who came specifically to see him. The sight of Park Yoochun continuing public activities surprised many, given his long absence from the Korean entertainment scene.
Following a widely criticized press conference in which he denied drug use—later proven false—Park Yoo chun’s career in South Korea effectively came to a halt. Since then, he has continued working primarily in Japan, supported by a loyal fan base. Over the past year, he has released mini albums and hosted dinner shows, steadily maintaining his presence in the Japanese market. This latest fan signing event further demonstrated that his overseas fan support remains intact.
In stark contrast, Hwang Hana—Park Yoo chun’s former girlfriend and co-defendant in past drug cases—was recently taken into custody. Despite previously serving a prison sentence for drug-related offenses, Hwang is once again facing allegations of methamphetamine use and distribution.
According to police, Hwang Hana is accused of injecting methamphetamine into two acquaintances in July 2023 at a location in Gangnam, Seoul. After the investigation began, she reportedly fled to Thailand in December of the same year. With her passport invalidated, she is believed to have illegally entered Cambodia, where she remained in hiding.
Authorities stated that after Hwang Hana expressed her intention to voluntarily appear for questioning, police traveled to Cambodia and arrested her on December 24 at Phnom Penh International Airport as she attempted to board a Korean airline flight. She was formally detained on December 26 upon being brought back to South Korea.
The contrasting trajectories of Park Yoo chun and Hwang Hana—one quietly continuing activities abroad, the other returning to custody—have reignited public discussion about accountability, redemption, and the long-lasting consequences of high-profile scandals.
Sources: Daum
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