With the sudden death of his father, JYJ’s Yoo Chun hurried to his mother and brother’s, Park Yoo Hwan, side as soon as he landed at Incheon International Airport. Jaejoong, Junsu, Song Ji Hyo, and other members of C-Jes Entertainment stayed by Yoo Chun’s family throughout the night as friends and family came by to pay their respects. Those who attended the service included celebrities Alex, JUNO, Kara’s Nicole, Park Sung Kwang, and several members of the cast of Yoo Chun’s upcoming drama “Rooftop Prince.”
Yoochun has canceled his entire schedule until the funeral service on March 16. His brother, actor Park Yoo Hwan, also canceled his filming schedules for his latest drama Channel A’s “Strongest K-Pop Survival.”
A representative of the production staff for “Rooftop Prince” stated, “Once he recollects himself after the funeral service, Park Yoo Chun will return to filming on March 19. We have already shot the first four episodes, so the original broadcast date will not be affected.”
“Rooftop Prince” is about a Chosun era Crown Prince Lee Gak (Park Yoo Chun) who was in the midst of investigating the death of his Crown Princess (Jung Yumi) when he mysteriously gets sucked into the future and meets his destined love (Han Ji Min). The historical-fusion-contemporary-fantasy drama “Rooftop Prince” will premiere on SBS on March 21 at 9:55PM KST.
Chunnie Hwaiting!
Yoochun is dealing with so much right now. I hope he gets through them.
jyj fighteen
I hope he has enough private time to grief.
Yoochun fighting! no matter what, we’ll be here supporting you 🙂
Yoohwan fighting too! I hope you’ll be strong and get through this ordeal with those who love and support you 🙂
on a side note, I wonder how kara’s nicole knew him? ><
Thank you RTP team..for sparing him some time to grieve. TT TT
@chocolategummypig, i think during their activities in Japan last time they got to know KARA as they are also heavily promoting in Japan..Junsu has Nicole as his friend on Twitter.
Actually, KARA officially debuted in Japan in 2010. DB5K members knew Nicole from Korea, but she’s closer to JYJ. They often eat at Nicole’s mother’s restaurant.
ahh i see i see thank you for the info iraaa! ^^
nicole is close with JJ and she’s also the manager of FCMen!!!
personal testimony – when your parent dies….you have a need to stay-in-motion and deflect deep-thought.
Considering the circumstances…I believe Yoochun will have a WALL-of-LOVE surrounding him as he returns to work. It will sustain him and lift him up-and-over the waves of loss.
It will be some months later, when the time to sit and reflect occurs —- that the full impact of becoming the *male head of household* dawns on him. From my limited perspective…he has been functioning in that role …de-facto…for some time now….so I have complete confidence that he’ll handle it with his usual grace.
p.s. to intrusive *fans*….back the fck off….be human. Allow the man to grieve.
Thank you @sally_b..that is encouraging to know. i’ve seen this process reflected in my good friend too..it was only months later that the truth really sinks in..and no amount of time seems to make it go away..heck my bunny died and i was screwed up already. TT
Chun-ah, fighting.
hey Candice ~ 🙂
you are correct…it’s a process. Thankfully we humans are wired to *eventually* grasp or deal with loss of life. I can’t speak to Yoochun’s personal relationship with his Dad…but, I can attest that having the time to say all the things on your heart can ease the numbers of regrets that can haunt.
It was reported that his father’s condition was chronic, so like my own experience, I hope they got to have all the conversations they needed to have a gentle closure. ~❤~
i don’t know Chunnie well enough to speak for him too..but if i were in his shoes, having lost a family member, i wouldnt really wanna talk about it for some time..maybe its just me..but i think many people too, would wanna portray a stronger front for themselves and the people around them..especially now since he is the man of the family, he has that more pressure to be that pillar for his mom and Hwannie. i too hope they had at least a memorable conversation he can keep with him forever. ^^
I agree it hurt but when I lost my dad I step up & treat mom as friend who can speak openly anything who can discuss anything,share all the things.Although it hurt it got stronger,Yoochun is playing pseudo father role long time ago so only thing is he was not there beside his dad.
Wow!!! Yoochun already film till ep 4. No wonder he look dead exhausted at the Chile, Peru Concert
They filmed a lot of his scenes earlier to accommodate their South American concert. Now it’s a blessing in disguise that their 1st episode has been pushed from the earlier airing date, and also that they’ve filmed 4 episodes already.
Absolutely agree wt u. When I saw fancam and his pics, I thought he tried so hard to finish the concert even he’s so tired from the filming because he seem didn’t like to disappoint the fans’ love. Although he’s so tired and depressed from filming, bad rumors and sasengs, he still tried to bring his warm and natural smiles so that his fans would be happy. That’s why I found he was not actively joking much (but still showed 100% energy for his performance) compared to Berlin or Spain concerts before.
I know his work’s overload but I never imagine he’s putting too much on his shoulders and so obviously his health’s really bad. I think the rumor on the plane maybe correct because he works like the job of 3 people can handle 😦
Poor my boy, I really want to send him a gentle hug that helps him be stronger and comfortable! 😀
He was exhausted. He even had an asthma attack (not severe) on Chile stage (during that la colita dance) which probably left him even more exhausted and week. I bet he was pulling up all the strength he could master to finish the concert in Peru.
Love his strong will to move on, is good in a way for him to put his mind on work that way he’ll distract himself….Yoochun fighting!
You’re right and he and his family still need more time to heal this pain
Yoo Chun, we will always be supporting you! Always keep the faith, and be strong-hearted.. You and your family will always be in my prayers.
Have a meaningful time of resting, grieving, recollecting the happy memories of your dad, and spending quality time with your family and loved ones! You deserve it!
You will NEVER walk alone… always remember this!
I love you Chunnie! Fighting my sweet kitty!
❤ :-* 😥
hwaiting chunnie!! we love you
Thank you Jae, Su, Ji Hyo and CJes members for staying by the side of your brother during this bereavement period. He truly needs all the loving support he can get.
Take care Yoochun-ah…
Fighting!
they say work is good as it keeps the mind from dwelling but I hope Yoochun Oppa will not overwork himself and make himself ill.
while there’s never enough compensation for a child losing a parent, all I can say is that YC will be surrounded with a cushion of support in JaeSu, especially Jae. from what i know of them, Jae may sometimes act immature-esque, esp to Junsu and a former younger member… but when it comes to Yoochun, he’s all HYUNG. i mean, that doesn’t take a rocket scientist to say. but I’ve seen Jae’s protective ways of Yoochun. so, there’s his hyung to support and guide him. and there’s the duckbutt who will always be around to cheer him up. I’m not worried about Yoochun cause I know he can go through this. it will take time to heal, but he will heal.
@yuki-onna
yes Jae is so protective & go all hyung to YC,but his sister tweeted he is crying hard too
Rooftop Prince fighting. And make it all the way to the top!
he has lots of support around him and i am sure he will feel some from the fans too. it does take time to grieve. it is a process of several steps. he will move thru them when it is time for him to. i think maybe jj will become more pensive too since his parents are older. we are with you in spirit yc and yh and mom.
yoochun is a man with a character…he can pull his self back in the right time…but for now he can mourn, cry all he want, and be weak as he is a son that lost his father… that’s should a human do.
One day at a time…..The pain will ease. I promise.
Listening to Luther Vandross ” Dance With My Father”, dedicating it to you Chunnie.
Back when I was a child
Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me
And then
Spin me around ’till I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure
I was loved
If I could get another chance
Another walk
Another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never ever end
How I’d love love love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother
Would disagree
To get my way I would run
From her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me
yeah yeah
Then finally make me do
Just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he
Would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance
When final step
One final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never ever end
Cause I’d love love love to
Dance with my father again
Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
And I’d hear how mama would cry for him
I’d pray for her even more than me
I’d pray for her even more than me
I know I’m praying for much to much
But could you send her
The only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually
But Dear Lord
She’s dying to dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep
And this is all I ever dream
i was hoping…yunho or changmin will come…at least…console the boy…