Son of Basketball Star Hyun Joo-yeop Reveals Trauma Following Public Controversy
The emotional toll of a public scandal has led to repeated hospitalizations for the son of former basketball player and broadcaster Hyun Joo-yeop, highlighting the devastating impact of scrutiny on families.
The son of renowned basketball player-turned-broadcaster Hyun Joo-yeop, Hyun Jun-hee, recently disclosed his struggles with mental health, stemming from the intense pressure and suspicions leveled against his father. Jun-hee revealed he has undergone psychiatric treatment and been hospitalized in closed wards on four occasions, three of which required intensive care. The revelations emerged in a preview for the TV Chosun entertainment programme ‘dad and Me Season 3,’ which aired on Thursday, October 21st.
During a recent outing with his father to seek treatment, Hyun Joo-yeop expressed relief at being together, stating, “It’s good to be out together after a long time. Still, I’m glad they said they were going to the hospital today.” However, Jun-hee’s demeanor remained visibly strained throughout the encounter. He ultimately refused admission to the hospital, explaining, “I’m sorry, but I won’t go to the hospital. I’ll stay at a nearby cafe,” and adding, “I don’t feel comfortable even after receiving counseling.”
When questioned by his father about his aversion to hospitalization, Jun-hee shared a history of unexpected admissions. “There have been quite a few times when I went to the hospital and was suddenly hospitalized. There were times when I said I was only going to get medicine and ended up being hospitalized,” he confessed. Hyun Joo-yeop responded, clarifying, “I didn’t mean to deceive you, it was the teacher’s judgment.”
In a more detailed interview with the program’s production team, Jun-hee articulated the profound impact of his experiences. “I was hospitalized four times, three of which were closed wards. The psychiatric hospital felt like a cage to me. it felt like a space where freedom was not guaranteed,” he stated.
The root of this distress lies in a past controversy surrounding hyun Joo-yeop’s tenure as head coach of Whimoon High School’s basketball team. He faced accusations of neglecting his duties due to external commitments,sparking widespread criticism. The allegations included concerns about neglect of work, holding concurrent positions, abuse of power, and preferential treatment towards his son.
However, following mediation by the Press arbitration Committee, Hyun Joo-yeop’s representatives asserted that “it was confirmed that the insufficient working hours were made up through substitute work, and a corrected report was made stating that the suspicions of concurrent employment and neglect of work were not true.” Despite the clarification,the fallout from the controversy led Hyun Joo-yeop to step away from broadcasting.
Last September, Hyun Joo-yeop publicly revealed the immense stress he experienced, confessing on YouTube that he lost over 30 kilograms and that his entire family was undergoing psychiatric treatment. He also disclosed on the broadcast that he is currently receiving psychiatric care.Jun-hee’s struggles included insomnia, breathing difficulties, and nightmares, ultimately leading him to take a leave of absence from high school and abandon the sport he love
Who: Hyun Jun-hee, son of basketball star Hyun Joo-yeop, and his father, Hyun Joo-yeop. The controversy also involves Whimoon High School and the Press Arbitration Committee.
what: Hyun Jun-hee has experienced significant mental health struggles,including four hospital
