Eugene's latest Instagram stories where he speaks on why he's been absent from Try Guys and talks about how he's doing after all of this.
DiscussionI’m guessing good genetics. I don’t think I’ve ever seen his skin less than perfect.
Plot twist the Neutrogena products actually work well and he gets them outside the ad spots they do.
NGL the Stubborn Acne line has been magic for my 38 year old PCOS skin.
Oooh good to know. My 36 yr old PCOS skin sometimes needs some damn help!
Retinoids made me acne-free! No shade to Neutrogena but the formulas aren’t great and there are better at similar price points. Neutrogena pays tons to be placed in doctors’ offices and for ads. I’d prefer to pay for good INCIs.
The funny thing is that I’ve used tretinoin for over 10 years in various concentrations from my derm but the AHA/BHA combo and a nice gentle Olay retinol has been a game changer.
Can confirm, my 28 year old PCOS skin only has small breakouts during period (if I have one). Retinoids have changed my life man.
Noo he probably cares for his skin like he does his hair. There are tons of great products out there that aren’t basic Neutrogena. I adore Kbeauty for my sensitive, acne-prone skin.
They test on animals though
Money
Good facial routine.
It's because he's 36 years old. Don't worry about it.
+35 year olds get acne, you know.
He is glowing with self-fulfillment ❤️
With that top, I thought he was glowing for a different reason at first and that this might be a wedding announcement. 🙃
Love to see him happy!
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Lol seriously, if they got married we would only find out like a decade later just from a casual slip rather than an actual announcement.
We'd find out they were married when they were celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary 😆
Yeah, I figure they're already married tbh.
Lol Oh, no. Fs. It was just the top looked very bridal
You never know. I was with my husband for 17 years before we got married.
i think he looks at ease and busy! Ned leaving has essentially freed the guys from the constraints of a "core four" model of content/business and they can use their business as steady income while pursuing other projects and creating new styles of content to share. its sad when things change but if they dont, they get stagnant and stale. I want to see them happy and thriving and when they ARE together, its more special!
In essence that’s a good thing, but I can’t say I won’t miss the classic try guys 4 man content where they all try something new and extreme
He looks like he's in the attic of a 1970s Wattaburger.
As someone living in Texas, I agree. You can always tell if a building used to be a Whataburger.
I looked it up and whataburgers were bigger. :)
a true texan at heart!
Yeah it seems like this has been a good chance to expand upon their varied interests, sucky time for them though too. I am excited to see them grow their interests. I think they will still have a lot of their classic style videos but more individual and other stuff will be mixed in.
Nothing but mad respect for Eugene. That's so many things to do at once. I'm glad he's not planning on leaving the Try Guys any time soon, but soooo excited for all his projects.
I take that we’ll have Gay Horse novels and Gay Horse TV show in the future. What’s that? Gay Horse is not in those projects? I can’t hear you.
Gay horse
Gay horse
Gay horse
Gay horse
Gay Horse!!!
Gay horse!!!!
𝓖𝓪𝔂 𝓗𝓸𝓻𝓼𝓮
🕯️🕯️🕯️gay horse 🕯️🕯️🕯️
gay horse!
🏳️🌈🦄✨
Gay horse
For the gay horse girls (me)
Eugene is one of the only people in the world that still looks good when the camera is below him.
I was thinking this! It's goddamn witchcraft.
I think it is too because I have such a crush now.
When he put the camera at a lower angle, I suddenly felt like my dad was talking to me 😂 low-key intimidating
He’s seriously gorgeous.
I just think he’s neat.
A movie, a tv show, 2 books, and a graphic novel omg that's very exciting
I feel asleep deprived just hearing about it.
On top of taking part in try guys videos and commitments whenever possible.
Im in awe of his time management and work ethic. Taking all that on at once would crush most people. Mad respect to him.
Super excited to check out Eugene's work and support his endeavors!
And juggling a legal nightmare at work
Capricorn moment!!
I’m a cap rising, so can relate 😆
Nimona just wrapped on October 1st! I'm so pumped and can't wait to hear more about the other projects and spend all my money buying the books 😅
Wait ARE THEY MAKING NIMONA INTO A TV SHOW/MOVIE?????
I purchased it in Spanish to try to practice so I’ve been SLOW making my way through it (especially because my dumb ass forgot I wouldn’t know like… a lot of the terms because of the topic, etc. I didn’t know “chivalry” in Spanish and I kept trying to read it on planes with no wifi). I LOVED she-ra though so I’m excited for anything by that same group
Okay I looked it up and holy shit it also has riz ahmed?????
That is some good news, good good news. So excited.
I’m happy for him that he gets to pursue all his outlets and happy for us that he’ll still be apart of future videos. I don’t want any of them to outgrow try guys!
He looks booked and busy and glowing and I'm proud of him 💜
y'know, he does look booked. if anyone in the world can look booked, it's Eugene ✨
I just cannot wait to purchase everything he is talking about to support him. He is truly a gem 💜
Same! I keep eat the menu on a loop so that I can support the tri guys. I just skip through NastyNed or what's her faces parts.
Same I am pre ordering everything! Not really into comics or fantasy but will support him as I love reading.
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love all the “y’alls” eugene said in this video! as a texas native, my heart was warmed watching this fellow from pflugerville. as a capricorn like eugene, i totally feel him on the multiple emotions inside/cool or angry seeming outside thing.
He says "I'm so thankful for all of y'all" it become 'olive y'all' with a texas southern accent.
What a class act. He didn’t need to say anything else as anyone with any literal tasks understands that busy means busy, yet he still decided to elaborate for those who may have felt entitled to more.
Quick reminder that the film he's in - Nimona - is originally a graphic novel by ND Stevenson and it's a damn good read. Definitely consider checking it out for wholesome queer vibes.
hwhat??? I didn't know it's by ND, this is so cool, he is the most wholesome bean
Yep! It was one of his first projects, along with Lumberjanes.
Wait I thought that project was dead. Did somebody pick it up off the corpse of Fox?
Still a thing, but definitely not under Fox anymore.
All of the stuff about Eugene being an angry person is so annoying to me. The "what happened' video was such a powerful statement of anger on his part, and part of why it was so powerful is that Eugene doesn't often share his anger with us! He's extremely reserved/careful, even in his exuberance! I feel like the depth of his emotions is so obvious and complex at all times that it's so shocking to me that people read him as "cold" or "angry" rather than "cautious to share emotions". Boo. I really hope that Eugene's careful watch on his emotions doesn't extend to his real relationships and that he's able to share with them without having to be worried about reactions that others have to his feelings.
Also, if I were this busy working my ass off on multiple projects, I’d be pissed that THIS was the thing that was getting the most attention. Like seriously? They all deserve to be recognized for everything they’ve done and now this fiasco is the thing that puts them in the spotlight. 🙄
I can't wait to see the finished projects! Eugene is 1000% effort all the time, they're going to turn out amazing! The last few weeks had to be a huge emotional roller-coaster for him, I'm glad he had the privacy and space to feel his feelings and still do what he needs to do. It's okay to feel strong emotions in a crazy situation, he really handled it all so well! So much respect for him, absolute king. (And that blazer with the lace shirt, it's an absolute look)
He's just wonderful. Really he, Keith and Zach are just wonderful.
I understand the when-it-rains-it-pours things. That always seems to be the way. I hope all the Try Guys get to work on whatever fulfilling projects they care to work on along with the Try stuff.
I love that he posted this. I knew all these things from past comments he said, but I think it needed to be reiterated right now
I'm a v v v casual fan but we all know that eugene has AMBITIONS. Like oscar, emmy, pulitzer prize novel ambitions. the others do too... but Eugene also seems the most laser focus. Glad these projects are picking up steam and close to being realized
Eugene is such a class act-
Transcript for those who find it helpful (apologies for any small errors):
Hi, everyone. I just wanted to say how much I see and appreciate you all. You truly are the best audience anyone could ever hope for, and I don't get to express that enough. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Now, I know the last you all heard directly from me was the "What Happened" video. You know by now that I'm a bit private and don't like talking too much about myself when I don't have to. I'm not one for podcasts or being super consistent on socials, sorry about that. So I'd like this opportunity to quickly address a few important things that you can share with others in the near future if there happens to be discussion around it.
So, three main points.
One, I'd like to assure you that I'll continue to do my best to appear in as many videos as humanly possible. For example, you can expect me in Without a Recipe this winter. But even if I'm not consistently on the channel, please know that Zac, Keith, and the Second Try staff and families always have my undying love and support, and I am so, so happy to join them whenever I can. Additionally, if you've seen the guys, and partners or even Matt attending big events or far-off trips and vacations without me, know I would have given anything to join them and hate missing out on the fun. But I've simply been overwhelmed with work for the last seven years. More on that in a second.
Two. While I am someone that admittedly experiences very strong, deep emotions and also often struggle to contain them -- and yes, this last month was rough. Those feelings do sometimes manifest through my facial expressions. I'd like to affirm that I am not in a suspended state of anger and distress. I am not a perpetually-wrathful person. I am much more complex and nuanced than that. So please don't interpret my silence as anything more than me using the very valuable real estate that is my energy, my time and my brain toward way more important productive things.
Speaking of which, three. Those projects I've been working somewhat secretly and tirelessly on. I'll speak to what I can. They include my first feature film, two novels, a graphic novel and a television show. By the way, all of these to some degree had been developed far before the Try Guys, and the others were aware of my ambitions since the moment they met me. Now, I pulled countless all nighters even with a full-time job to get these projects to where they're at right now. I don't recommend doing that -- always put your health first -- but I want to be honest about how much blood, sweat and tears went into these pursuits for the last decade.
They all happened to pick up steam around the same time, a sort of "when it rains, it pours situation," all while I was devoted to building our company and brand -- which again, I remain fully committed to Second Try. Nevertheless, these projects remain my heart and soul and remain to have pressing deadlines. So I hope that explains whenever I might be absent.
These stories make me truly happy. They are wholly diverse and queer, and bizarre and challenging, and they deserve to be centered on the communities they represent instead of being tied to my digital persona and all that entails. Now, of course, I will give you all updates on the projects as soon as I'm allowed to publicly share. I promise.
Anyway, I hope that clears up any outstanding questions or concerns. It's the most I'll speak on it at the moment. And I'm so, so grateful for all of you all, and again, thank you for your support.
I was looking for this! I needed captions, thank you.
I'm so glad he said hes more nuanced than being perpetually angry about the situation. Hear that? Fans, stop casting Eugene as this one dimensional person who wants to "beat the shit out of Ned." Thanks. 🥰
God I absolutely adore Eugene. He’s so intelligent and well spoken and he has such an insane amount of drive it makes me want to be a better person. So much respect!
I don’t mean to minimize the importance of what he said but every time I see a new photo or video or post or what have you it is reaffirmed to me how freaking gorgeous he is!
Glad to see he’s doing well. I knew he was working on a book but didn’t know he had all that going on. Keith and Zach are holding down the fort until he gets back.
eugene really is so sweet bc iirc, he has mentioned that he doesn’t like vlog-type of videos (even short videos) so seeing that he took some time out of his day to fully be transparent + be clear on his stance w the try guys with this vlog-story video is really nice
half to keep our (the audience’s) minds at ease and half just debunking all the rumours (that pertains to him slowly detaching from 2nd try)
im glad the company gives him autonomy and time to fully commit to these projects that he’s obviously committed himself to since his early 20s
all the luck, eugene 💕
I'm really glad he mentioned not being super upset, genuinely worried (from the video) that he was deeply hurt, and like, hiding it with anger?
Eugene has my heart. Zach and Keith do as well, but as an angsty, artistic Texan, Eugene is just the light of my little triceratops shaped heart 💜💚💙
As an angsty, queer, child of immigrants, that now lives in Texas (Go Beto! And f*** Abbott), Eugene following his dreams and passions then to have them come to fruition, warms my heart like no other. 💜💜 Then as a fellow disabled person, my heart and admiration goes out to Zach. I wish him love, rest, and spoons. 🥄🥄💚💚 And Keith is the best ally and perfect fit for this triad. 💙💙
Um did we just become best friends?! Because YES to all of this!
🤗🤗 New tri guys era ftw
Those three hearts in his caption too, oh man
Plug your phone in 🙈
Looool thank you, I did
That jawline 😩
Idk why but his string of projects really scream Capricorn energy
Oh 100%
And that's why my Virgo self favors Eugene the most out of all the Try Guys
Translation for the non astrology proficient? I'm a Capricorn so I'm extra curious lol
Capricorns are always busy and well organized at the expense of other people's emotions
Huh, definitely Eugene vibes. Kinda the opposite of me though lol
Fun fact, Astrology isn't just about the sun sign, the sign we're currently talking about, it's a whole lot of them like your moon sign, Venus, rising and yes, while it's not 100% accurate and some people take it way too far making it their whole personality and the ones who hate Astrology will keep you know they hate Astrology, it's interesting to look at and see how Astrology has been used as a science and a trendy fad
Interesting, I'll have to look into my signs more :)
Completely false for me LMAO. Even though Eugene and I share a birthday. (Not the same year)
As a Capricorn... Yes.
how are his teeth soo white
Busy bee looks exceedingly handsome here.
Eugene is busy like a bee and I dislike it when people ask where he is now he has explained what is going on
i am so genuinely happy for him 🥺
He is as classy as heck!
Slay, look at him go
I feel like that's kind of the most open I've seen him be in a very long time. Can't wait to hear about all his projects, about all of their projects and to see what else the guys have for us in the future.
Ahhh I love him so much, so glad to hear from him ❤️ Glad to hear he has so many exciting things happening
Damn can’t wait for his graphic novel
So, you mean to say a dedicated, ambitious guy who has his goals and aspirations always in sight, yet never loses sight of “where he started,” loves and respects his friends and what they’ve built - and yet manages to keep his private life private, and isn’t jeopardizing any of it for his own selfishness?! What ?! A class act, this one.
And I might mention doing it in purple plaid and white lace.
I’m done here. Y’all.
Cannot wait for Nimona to come out. Cannot wait for his YA duology to come out. And a graphic novel??? I am super excited! Go, Eugene, go!
The fact he said he was very private I thought he was about to say he'd gotten married recently or something. I was aware of most of his work already (I didn't know he was trying a second novel and a graphic novel) but I forget not everyone listens to the Trypod and so would be aware of what he's working on.
Omg Eugene 🥹🥹🥹 soooo precious! This was sweet to watch, didn’t owe anyone an explanation but gave us one anyway, so nice to hear his appreciation of us and to have things cleared up!
I 💜 Eugene.
His hair looks fantastic like that!
he seems v sweet tbh
Everyone has always talked about how hot he is and I always thought he was good looking but it never hit me until that moment when he dropped the camera down and everything clicked
He sounds so overwhelmed. Especially when talking about missing out on vacations with the guys and even Matt, and when saying all his projects got busy at the same time. I hope he's OK, and will get through this busy period without overextending himself
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He got a hair cut.
I haven’t seen Eugene in a while (used to be a Try Guys fan but haven’t been on YouTube) and he looks the same to me. I think the lighting is really good here and he also looks like he might have a bit of highlighter and blush/contour on.
It's called being happy.
So good to see Eugene looking great and so excited about his projects! He has so much talent to share and I can't wait to see all that he's been involved in. The man knows how to hustle, working on all of these projects at the same time. I know they probably all won't be revealed/released at the same time, logistically, but man, it will feel like Christmas morning when we do get to see them! Congrats, Eugene!
"suspended state of anger" holy shit I spit my coffee out on that. Lmaoo too funny
How does he look even younger than he did like last week
Does anyone else think he's looking thinner than usual in the face in this vid? I hope he's doing okay 💔
I think he looks the same. He’s always been slim, but this is the shortest hairstyle we’ve seen so it makes his face look thinner.
I've noticed I look thinner than I really am from this angle
I need this angle in my life. 😆
Hmm that could be it. I was thinking it too. Just hope he's alright.
Someone in another thread mentioned that using a phone camera narrows the face compared to the professional cameras they use for TTG stuff.
Ah cool cool that makes sense.
He literally just mentioned he’s fine. Heh. If anything just working hard.
I know he said he's fine. I'm saying I hope he is. He has admitted he's a very private person and in the book he mentions his relationship with weight and he's admitted it could be bad. Some people who have experienced eating disorders can relapse, and I've known a couple of people to control what they eat when going through extreme stress to try and feel like they at least have control over something. I'm not saying that's what this is at all, it just crossed my mind when watching and I hope he's doing okay.
I’m pretty sure he’s fine if he said so. Especially in the context of a video/story like this where he’s going a little out of his comfort zone to engage with his audience in a direct way to let them know that he’s fine and working hard and still passionate about both his personal and 2nd Try work. I say, don’t worry yourself unnecessarily. :)
Ah I appreciate it 😁
They're in my thoughts a lot, y'know? Such good guys, they really deserve the best.
So very excited for all of these projects!!! But won’t lie as a graphic novel fan, I got even more excited! Whoops 😂
In Eugene’s ‘mum accent he does’ “Eugene you looking so skinny! Are they feeding you?”
For real though all of your behind the scene stuff sounds so exciting! Good luck!!
Dudes teeth are immaculate.
Eugene has grown so much. He went from being super closed off to our glowing happy man I'm so proud of him
Also, I hope we get more Eugene meeting animals videos when he gets a chance because they’re hilarious, adorable, and informative.
Eugene you don’t owe anything to us but are grateful for your dedication we love and support you and hope your projects bear all the fruit and joy and make every sleepless night worth it. Jumping for joy for you 💜💜💜
I’m not just saying this because he’s Korean but it’s just like kpop. The members may have solo projects but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re still part of the group. He’ll make a comeback with the group when he can
He’s truly one of the good ones!
He is truly glowing. So confident, articulate, & gracious. I’m so fucking happy for him.
Honestly love him, big long overdue! Gotta water your garden to see it bloom!
That last story, the green heart seems to be beating. Does this mean Zach is the only one alive among the 3? 😂
He looks soooo good!
Ooooh I love "without a recipe" the very first one they made, where Eugene was drinking beer and pouring it on his dough gets me all the time... They were baking bread.....
Oh I cannot WAIT for all the stuff he's working on. Two novels!!! His first feature film! I knew he was busy and had loads of stuff going on but I'm so excited to have so much stuff by an artist who generally releases thoughtful, intelligent, passionate and very loving work into the world.
This put the biggest smile on my face. More power to ya, Eugene, always bet on gay, etc. 💜
Damn, I hope Eugene doesn't get TMJ/TMD. He's been grinding 24/7 for a few years already. werqq
"I'm not in a suspended state of wrath" is relatable, sometimes people just have a bit of resting bitch face and also can be annoyed at something for a bit without it being their entire identity, sure the memes about him looking pissed in the video were a little funny for the first 24 hours but after that the insistence that he was aggressively angry 24/7 and just waiting to beat Ned into the ground ASAP was bit tiring so I can imagine it's frustrating for him to have all his experiences boiled down to "lol ye hit ned pls, haha, he's so mad I hope he slashes neds tyres" which tbf, the raging petty gay is a pretty prominent stereotype for queer men especially, the sort of equating them with the other stereotype of the wronged ex who throws all her partners clothes on the lawn and keys his car when she finds out he's cheating seems to happen a lot for gay men.
I'm glad he made a comment on it without it being the entire focus of the video, just enough to say, okay yes maybe I look angry sometimes but I'm capable of more complex feelings than just rage, thanks.
He looks so happy and healthy right now! I’m happy for him!
I also just want to say I love that jacket he has
And he's writing a novel and a movie???? That's pretty cool!
All I got from this is “Eugene novels?! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!”
Can’t wait to buy all of his books!!!
Oh my gosh, I love Eugene! He has such fun uncle vibes but an uncle would be so damn supportive of you! im so excited for his future, he has worked so hard for it! Go Eugene!!!!!
I think maybe this explains some of Ned’s mid life crisis. Since they have always been in a weird competition ( in Neds mind)
Geeze Eugene, save some fabulousness for the rest of us.
He's so beautiful, intelligent, honest and super hard working/laser focused — a trait that I will always envy in others 🤣 Even if he never speaks on the scandal in depth, I wouldn't care because he's so well rounded that whatever he produces or says would totally outshine that. Especially the Beto Texas voting special; I'm from Florida and I wish we had someone this passionate and amazing to get people to the polls.
Three novels and a movie??? Good lord, when does this man sleep?
SO PROUD OF EUGENE!!!! I so admire him sticking with his dreams, God knows how hard it can be! I am thrilled it is finally paying off!
Idk why but he looks so much like Sykkuno in this, maybe it's cause I just got off a 48 hour sykk' binge but it's all I'm seeing
I desperately want Eugene to direct a feature. The try guys are all great but Eugene is too talented a filmmaker to be only making those videos for ever. His coming out video is a fantastic piece of cinema.
I am a person who tries very hard not to get drawn into parasocial relationships. I feel like the line between healthy consumption and obsession has become increasingly blurred throughout my adulthood (I'm an elder millennial.)
That said, I do enjoy a lot of the Try Guys videos and was always confused as to why Eugene has appeared in them less often over the years.
I really respect his desire to remain more private, and this video helped me to understand why. So, thanks Eugene. If you're reading this. That really helped clear things up for me.
Interested to see what he's been working on!
Why did watching this make me cry?
he is such a sweetheart omg love him 💜💜
he’s clearly so passionate about both his work on and off the channel and about us as fans. it makes me so happy :,-)
“Y’all”
My Texas heart 🥰
He is SUCH a Capricorn. (This is a compliment)
I’m putting my baby to sleep, can someone give me the TL;DR please? 🥲
Baby elephants
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Omg HAHA
Hey Eugene, I respect your character and dignity that you have continued to evoke and I appreciate just how you carry yourself... especially during the tumult that you GUYS have found yourselves having to manage for the past month or so. Thank you for the upcoming updates and rest assured that your fans are only interested in your success. Congrats on the upcoming season of success!
I'm just glad he's okay, honestly. It's always nice to updates, but his wellbeing comes first.
No hate at all, but something seems different. Did he get veneers? If he did they look great!
i think he cut his hair much shorter than normal + the angle.
I think it's the hair, it looks shorter and lately we're used to it being styled upwards, or messy curls, not straight-ish like it is here
So so happy for him! Can't wait to support his other projects.
Unpopular opinion: Eugene is the "butterfly" of the try guys. The try guys was very good while it's lasted, but I have a feeling it's gonna go downhill from here. Over the past few years, Eugene has really blossomed and grown from who he was as a try guy. I wouldn't blame him or be shocked if he eventually left, because who he is now isn't the Eugene that was a try guy. I know he means well by staying committed to the try guys, but I think he would grow even more, as a person and a creator, by leaving.
Genuine question - what was Eugene's involvement in try guy related yt videos/content? Has it been less recently or is he saying it's going to be less in the future? I used to watch all of their videos but haven't in over a year or so.. ✌&💕
He goes long stretches without being in any. He's mainly come back for the big series like without a recipe and whatnot, as well as some videos that seem to be pet projects of his. But I do genuinely believe he'd like to be in more - He's just so busy with his own projects!
Ahh! I see - thank you. Another question is, out of all the try guys and content (like podcasts) combined - what are the main videos/series and who's involved? It seems like Keith eats the menu is one of the big ones but I'm curious to what the analytics are!
Someone else could probably answer this better haha, but the main ones are probably: Eat The Menu, Without A Recipe, and Without Instructions. The first is Keith and usually guest stars Ned (not anymore...) and Zach as well as other staff and friends of Keith. WAR and WI starred all 4 of them. WAR usually judged by Rosanna Pancino and 2 other people. WI usually judged by LaurDIY amd 2 others.
I love all these wonderful uplifting comments and threads. The guys already stated they have scanned the subreddit. I hope they read threads like this and all the support from the fans as much as they see discussion over the situation.
Eugene dont leave us pls
He looks fantastic like how does he not have stress acne I’m kinda mad about it