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Shin Chul: Yoo Seung-jun's departure left emotional scars, halted production
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Shin Chul: Yoo Seung-jun's departure left emotional scars, halted production

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • DJ and producer Shin Chul revealed he halted his music production activities due to emotional distress after the departure of singer Yoo Seung-jun.
  • Shin Chul shared his personal journey in music, starting from his early days as a DJ in high school.
  • He described the profound impact Yoo Seung-jun's exit had on him, leading to the complete suspension of his production work.

DJ and producer Shin Chul has disclosed the reasons behind his decision to completely halt his music production endeavors. The emotional toll of singer Yoo Seung-jun's departure from their collaboration deeply affected Shin Chul, leading him to suspend all related activities.

The emotional scars after Yoo Seung-jun left, production was completely suspended.

โ€” Shin ChulExplaining the impact of Yoo Seung-jun's departure on his career.

During his appearance on KBS1's 'Back to the Music Season 2,' Shin Chul recounted his personal trajectory in the music industry. His passion for music ignited in high school when he first encountered a DJ, sparking his ambition to pursue a career in the field. He left home at 17 with just 500 won to chase his dream.

When I went to a nightclub for the first time following university students in my second year of high school, my heart pounded as I watched the DJ. That's when I decided I had to become a DJ.

โ€” Shin ChulRecounting the moment he decided to become a DJ.

Shin Chul explained that Yoo Seung-jun's exit left him with significant emotional scars. This profound impact was so severe that it necessitated the complete cessation of his production work, underscoring the deep personal connection and investment he had in their joint projects.

In my third year of high school, I left home with 500 won.

โ€” Shin ChulDescribing his early departure from home to pursue his music career.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.