'Street Man Fighter' Young J Accused of Trying to Avoid Military Service

'Street Man Fighter' contestant and JustJerk leader Young J has found himself in another controversy, this time involving his military service.

Young J initially gained fame after appearing on Mnet's "Street Man Fighter" as the leader of JustJerk. However, he is now known for his scandals. In early April, he was accused of impregnating a minor and forcing her into an abortion. He has now been accused of evading his mandatory military service.

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JustJerk Young J Accused of Evading Mandatory Military Service

JustJerk Young J is being accused of evading military service. This comes after he was accused of having inappropriate relations with a minor.

According to a report by Ten Asia on April 26, 2024, Young J, born in 1992, has not yet fulfilled his mandatory military service duty.

He is currently 31 years old, born in 1992. In 2011, Young J received a Grade 3 classification due to an ankle joint abnormality during his first military service examination. If the ankle angle measures 18 degrees or more, they are deemed unfit for active duty and are assigned to join the military as a social service worker.

However, it was noted that his ankle rotation angle was between 16 and 17 degrees, which is below the required minimum.

Unable to avoid active duty with a Grade 3 classification, he informed those around him of his enlistment news in 2018 and 2020. Through social media, he mentioned having "last regular dance classes before going to the military" and even expressed gratitude to those who had supported him, but he ultimately did not enlist.

In the latter half of 2020, in August, he underwent psychological testing at a mental health clinic and was diagnosed with conversion disorder and panic disorder. Having not enlisted in the military, he visited hospitals for a month at a time and was prescribed medication during the first quarter of 2021. It was reported that the last time he visited a hospital was in March 2021.

Young J was classified with a Grade 4 due to a mental illness. Because of this, he is awaiting an exemption review in July, as he has not been assigned to serve for nearly three years since the judgment. According to current military law, those classified as Grade 4 after a physical examination are exempt from service if they have not been assigned to serve for more than three years after the judgment.

Young J's lawyer stated to the media outlet, "The situation has not improved," and added, "He has stayed up all night creating choreography and has not taken care of his own body or received mental health treatment."

The dancer drew flak for being unable to enlist in the military, yet actively teaching dance classes and even competing on Mnet's "Street Man Fighter." He was also part of the spin-off series, "Street Dance Girls Fighter."

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'Street Man FIghter' Young J Accused of Having Inappropriate Relations With a Minor

According to several sources, Young J had inappropriate relations with a minor. The two reportedly met while Young J acted as a mentor on "Street Dance Girls Fighter." The girl auditioned for the program with her crew.

When they started dating, the girl made a private Instagram account to share her photos with Young J. In the account, she claimed she and Young J had sexual intercourse, which led to getting pregnant. He reportedly forced her to get an abortion.

Young J has since denied the claims and stated that, though they are in a relationship, they only started dating once the girl was an adult. He also claims he sought permission from the girl's family due to their large age difference. Currently, his family and hers are discussing the possibility of marriage.

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Written by Alexa Lopez