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Just Jerk Leader YOUNG J Mourns the Loss of His Father-in-Law: "I Wanted to Show You My Wedding and Grandchild"

Kang Kyung-youn

Published : Sep 21, 2026 2:12 PM


Just Jerk Young J (Photo=Getty Images Korea)
YOUNG J, the leader of "Street Man Fighter" winning crew Just Jerk, has experienced the loss of his father-in-law.

On the 19th, YOUNG J shared his feelings on social media, writing, "My father-in-law had been fighting cancer for about two years. During that time, my wife and I wanted to show him us getting married, and we really wanted to show him the precious child who has come to us. However, in the end, not being able to show him those moments breaks my heart so much, and I am only filled with a sense of apology."

YOUNG J also expressed his gratitude for his father-in-law during his lifetime. He mourned, "Whenever I was exhausted and weary, he embraced me more warmly than anyone else and always gave me courage. He believed in me through actions rather than words, and he was someone who reached out a warm hand whenever things were difficult."

Previously, YOUNG J formed a family by marrying a fellow dancer 13 years his junior last February. Ahead of his marriage, suspicions arose that his girlfriend was born in 2005 and that the two had been dating since she was a minor. At the time, YOUNG J clarified, "We became a couple after my girlfriend became an adult, and we are in a serious relationship with plans to marry with the permission of our families."

He will also suspend his activities for the time being. YOUNG J concluded, "Rather than greeting you all with a bright image, I want to briefly pause all activities and properly send off my father-in-law alongside my family," adding, "After spending sufficient time with my family and gathering my thoughts, I will greet you all again soon. Father-in-law, I loved you so much and thank you."

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)