Sung Si-kyung Faces Hurdles Amidst YouTube Comeback Plans

Singer Sung Si-kyung is attempting a comeback with renewed YouTube content and multi-faceted activities, but recent setbacks are casting a shadow over his return.

On September 22nd, Sung posted on his YouTube channel 'Sung Si-kyung SUNG SI KYUNG', stating, "I'll upload 3 YouTube videos next week. I'm so sorry I couldn't promote Seulong's fan meeting over the weekend. It'll be 'Bu-reul Ten-de', Recipes, and Muk-ten."

This move was seen as a signal to strengthen fan communication through content, even amidst controversies surrounding unregistered business operations and betrayal. Previously, it was reported that Sung Si-kyung's one-person agency, SK Jaewon, had been operating as a cultural arts management business for 10 to 14 years without proper registration. The agency apologized, citing a "lack of awareness of the relevant laws at the time." This issue has led to accusations and investigations, posing a burden on his year-end activities and image recovery.

Furthermore, it was recently revealed that he suffered financial damages from a manager he had worked with for over 10 years. His agency stated, "We have confirmed that the former manager engaged in acts that betrayed the company's trust during their employment" and "We are investigating the exact extent of the damages." Sung Si-kyung himself confessed on social media, "The past few months have been a continuous period of distress and hardship. I experienced a breach of trust from someone I considered family, whom I trusted and cherished."

As he was building momentum for his return, two major crises—legal risks and a breakdown of internal trust—erupted simultaneously. This significantly increases the possibility of his content and performance plans being postponed or canceled. Restoring trust from fans and the industry is urgent, but it requires time.

It remains uncertain whether his upcoming schedule, including year-end concerts and YouTube content releases, will proceed as planned. Sung Si-kyung left a message saying, "This too shall pass, and I'm trying to think of it as fortunate to have found out before it was too late. I will do my best to get through this." However, having reignited the flame of his comeback, resuming activities and managing these risks have now become crucial challenges. All eyes are on his next move, from fans and the industry alike.

Korean netizens expressed sympathy, commenting, 'It must be so hard to be betrayed by someone you trusted... Stay strong,' and 'Although there are many controversies, Sung Si-kyung's YouTube content is fun. I support his comeback activities!' Others hoped, 'I hope the year-end concert can proceed without any issues.'