On April 10th (local time), Ryu Jun-yeol appeared at the Masters Par 3 Contest as a caddie.
The Par 3 Contest is held at the Par 3 Golf Course that precedes the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It’s a contest in which participants invite family members to caddie for them.
On April 10th, Ryu Jun-yeol’s agency CJeS Studio said to XportsNews, “Ryu Jun-yeol will participate in the Masters Par 3 with his close friend Kim Joo-hyung” . The actor is known to be a golf lover and he became friends with Kim Joo-hyung because they have the same religion.
Looking nervous, Ryu Jun-yeol still completed the Par 3 Contest with Kim Joo-hyung with a big smile. After finishing the schedule, Kim Joo-hyun also expressed his affection for Ryu Jun-yeol, saying “It was so great to make good memories with my big brother♥” .
Kim Joo-hyung released photos and videos. In particular, Ryu Jun-yeol and Kim Joo-hyung wrapped their arms around each other’s shoulders. The actor also flew the ball with a skillful pose and smiled brightly at the audience.
However, Ryu Jun-yeol kept avoiding reporters’ questions that day. When asked about his feelings about being a caddie, the actor replied, “I want to keep the words for myself in this situation” , adding “You can contact my agency and I’ll answer in writing” .
Ryu Jun-yeol has recently aroused more attention than ever before. He recently publicized his romantic relationship with actress Han So-hee but broke up with her after only a few weeks. In the process, various controversies arose.
Known for his image as an environmental activist with the famous saying “I’m a polar bear” , Ryu Jun-yeol sparked controversy as he revealed his love for golf, which contributes greatly to the destruction of the environment. Netizens began to criticize the actor for enjoying golf despite being a promotional ambassador for the international environmental organization Greenpeace.
Regarding Ryu Jun-yeol’s controversy, Greenpeace released their stance, saying “Promotional activities of an ambassador involve volunteer work based on their own goodwill. We are reviewing inquiries from sponsors regarding this matter” , adding “We will take this as an opportunity to review and discuss regulations related to our ambassador”
Despite the noisy scandals surrounding him, Ryu Jun-yeol still showed up in public to participate in the Par 3 Contest. This once again caused a heated debate among netizens.