[Breaking News] "Don't take singing lightly" controversy over derogatory remarks.. Singer Shim Soo-bong eventually apologizes to Kim Da-hyun

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Singer Shim Soo-bong (71) faced growing controversy after publicly criticizing the performance of 17-year-old Kim Da-hyun, who had performed earlier at a local festival stage, and eventually issued an apology.

On the 21st, through an official statement, Shim Soo-bong apologized for the remarks that were seen as belittling Kim Da-hyun, stating, "On the 20th, I made what can only be described as a slip of the tongue on a trot festival stage in a local area, watched by many people."

She continued, "I have always been concerned and worried about pop music, and it is true that I was under great stress due to noise at the venue on the day of the event. However, at a trot festival where everyone should be smiling and enjoying themselves, I made inappropriate remarks that went beyond common sense at an unsuitable moment. No matter how many mouths I had, I would have nothing to say."

She also said, "Above all, I did not know exactly who the singer performing before me was, and I absolutely did not make those remarks to humiliate a specific person. Nevertheless, as an elder, it is clearly wrong that I hurt the heart of a junior singer with my words," she apologized.

Shim Soo-bong stated, "I conveyed my deepest apologies to Kim Da-hyun and her family. During this process, when I heard from her father that Kim Da-hyun sang 'Million Roses' while playing the piano at a concert, I thought, 'How much practice must she have done?' and my eyes grew hot." She added, "Through this apology statement, I offer my deepest regrets and apologies to Kim Da-hyun, her fan club, and all those who worked hard for the event. I sincerely apologize to the many participants who came to watch the performance on the day of the trot festival. Please forgive me with a broad heart," she repeatedly apologized.

Shim Soo-bong took the stage at "Jinan Highland Trot Festival," a program of the "2026 Jinan Ginseng Festival" held on the 20th in the northern area of Misan Mountain, Jinan County, Jeollabuk-do.

Earlier that day, before Shim Soo-bong, Kim Da-hyun took the stage and performed "Praise Whale," "I'm a Lotto," "Good Shot!," "Black Swan," and other songs. After her performance, Kim Da-hyun left the stage amid the audience's chants.

Afterward, Shim Soo-bong took the stage. After singing two songs, she referred to Kim Da-hyun, who had performed earlier, as "the woman singing in front of me" and continued with her remarks.

Holding her head, Shim Soo-bong said, "You made my head dizzy. Is that manager here?" She added, "It seems like a young lady who doesn't know what singing is or what life is. It was so hard while listening to the song."

She continued, "Please don't send the player in front of me forward. I am completely dizzy and feel like I'm going to collapse right now. Singing is not something you can take lightly."

She then added, "You have to experience life's hardships and work hard; music that comforts those who come to you is not easy. It was so difficult that I had no choice but to confess to everyone. Please forgive me," she concluded.

After these remarks became known, online reactions continued, with many saying Shim Soo-bong's comments were excessive. Opinions included, "Isn't this slander against a junior artist?" "Humiliating a junior in public is not the behavior of an elder," and "It seems like she hurt a junior singer with insulting language."

Hello, I am Shim Soo-bong.

On September 20th, I made what can only be described as a slip of the tongue on a trot festival stage in a local area, watched by many people.

I have always been concerned and worried about pop music, and it is true that I was under great stress due to noise at the venue on the day of the event. However, at a trot festival where everyone should be smiling and enjoying themselves, I made inappropriate remarks that went beyond common sense at an unsuitable moment. No matter how many mouths I had, I would have nothing to say.

And above all, I did not know exactly who the singer performing before me was, and I absolutely did not make those remarks to humiliate a specific person. Nevertheless, as an elder, it is clearly wrong that I hurt the heart of a junior singer with my words.

I conveyed my deepest apologies to Kim Da-hyun and her family. During this process, when I heard from her father that Kim Da-hyun sang 'Million Roses' while playing the piano at a concert, I thought, "How much practice must she have done?" and my eyes grew hot.

Through this apology statement, I offer my deepest regrets and apologies to Kim Da-hyun, her fan club, and all those who worked hard for the event.

I sincerely apologize to the many participants who came to watch the performance on the day of the trot festival. Please forgive me with a broad heart. Finally,

I would like to clearly state that the Jinan Ginseng Festival, a local festival where farmers work hard with sweat, has absolutely nothing to do with this trot event.

Sincerely,

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