# Go Young-wook Criticizes Yoo Jae-suk Again Over Korean Beef Gift Claims

- URL: https://hallyu-brief.vercel.app/en/news/go-young-wook-criticizes-yoo-jae-suk-korean-e62064
- Published: 2026-10-15T10:09:24.908Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Go Young-wook, a former member of Roo'ra who was removed from entertainment over a sex crime conviction, posted claims on social media questioning Yoo Jae-suk's holiday gifts. The claims have not been confirmed by Yoo or his agency.

## Key points

1. Go Young-wook posted criticism of Yoo Jae-suk on his social media account on October 6.
2. Go claimed Yoo never gave Korean beef to his longtime manager of 16 years.
3. Yoo Jae-suk's side has not confirmed the claims, and this is Go's third public criticism this year.

## What did Go Young-wook say about Yoo Jae-suk?

Former Roo'ra member Go Young-wook posted on his social media account on October 6, sharing an article reporting that Yoo Jae-suk sends Korean beef to about 100 acquaintances every holiday. Go claimed that a former manager told him they had never received beef from Yoo, and he questioned why Yoo had not sent any to his manager of 16 years, suggesting Yoo only gives gifts where they will be publicized as good deeds.

## Has Yoo Jae-suk responded?

As of the report, neither Yoo Jae-suk nor his agency has confirmed Go's claims. The claims were made by Go alone and have not been verified.

## Is this the first time Go has criticized Yoo?

No. According to the report, this is the third public criticism Go has directed at Yoo this year. In July, he mocked a clip of Yoo wishing for something on the show 'Nolmyeon Mwohani?', calling him greedy. Later, when Yoo canceled a taping due to a cold, Go mocked that he could rest well.

## Who is Go Young-wook?

Go debuted with the group Roo'ra in 1994. He was sentenced in 2010 to two years and six months in prison for sexual assault and forcible indecency against three minors committed between 2010 and 2012. He became the first celebrity to wear an electronic monitoring device after release, and his social media accounts on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok were closed for violating guidelines. He recently drew criticism for posting a video of himself running outdoors.

## For international fans

Go Young-wook has been removed from the entertainment industry, so his social media posts are not a reliable source for information about Yoo Jae-suk. Yoo Jae-suk is one of Korea's most prominent TV hosts, known for variety programs such as 'Nolmyeon Mwohani?'.

## FAQ

### Did Yoo Jae-suk respond to Go Young-wook's claims?

As of the report, Yoo Jae-suk and his agency have not confirmed or responded to the claims. Go's allegations have not been verified.

### Why did Go Young-wook criticize Yoo Jae-suk?

Go posted an article about Yoo sending Korean beef gifts and claimed Yoo never gave beef to his former manager. He questioned whether Yoo only gives gifts where they will be publicized.

## Sources

- [My Daily](https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0004113147)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._