Sim Soo-bong, this time targeted Jung Mi-ae... Unrestrained remarks even toward 'niece' Son Tae-jin [Star Issue]

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Singer Sim Soo-bong is facing controversy after publicly criticizing singer Kim Da-hyun. It has now been claimed that she also criticized Jung Mi-ae in the past.

Recently, an online community post surfaced with eyewitness accounts claiming that Sim Soo-bong harshly criticized Jung Mi-ae's performance at a past concert. One netizen stated, "A few years ago, Sim Soo-bong climbed onto the stage behind Jung Mi-ae during a Daegu concert. While she was trying hard to liven up the atmosphere, Sim reportedly said something along the lines of 'That person is also a singer?' and instructed that loud singers should not be scheduled before her."

Another netizen agreed, saying, "I saw the same performance. It was exactly like that." However, the authenticity of these claims has not been confirmed.

It is known that Sim Soo-bong has never hesitated to offer harsh criticism toward junior singers. In particular, she reportedly told her niece, singer Son Tae-jin, that one must "experience hardships."

On the 17th, Sim Soo-bong appeared on KBS 2TV's variety show 'Shin Sang-chulsi Pyeonstaurant,' where she directly told Son Tae-jin, who was struggling with songwriting difficulties, "You must experience the same pain and empathize with it; that is why popular music offers comfort." She added, "One learns through all hardships. It doesn't just happen because you try hard."

At the time, she brushed it off as a joke. However, she recently faced controversy after publicly reprimanding 17-year-old junior singer Kim Da-hyun.

Sim Soo-bong took the stage at the '10th Jinan Highland Trot Festival' held in Jinan County, Jeollabuk-do on the 20th. It is understood that Kim Da-hyun had already finished her performance and left the stage prior to Sim's appearance.

Sim stated, "It seems like a young lady who doesn't know what singing is or what life is." She continued, "Please don't put that performer in front of me." She further pointed out, "Singing is not something to be taken lightly. It requires life experience and hardship. Music that comforts those who come to listen is not so easy."

Kim Da-hyun, who learned of these remarks late, broke down in tears. Her father, decorated official Kim Bong-gon, told StarNews, "Da-hyun discovered the remarks while monitoring her own performance after finishing the event. She held back but eventually burst into tears. It seems to have hurt her deeply. The emotional pain appears significant."

Subsequently, Sim Soo-bong issued an apology through her agency. She stated, "It was truly a slip of the tongue. It is also true that I was under great stress due to noise at the venue. I did not know exactly who the performer scheduled before me was, and I absolutely did not intend to embarrass anyone. However, as an elder, it is clear that I said something that hurt my junior singer's feelings."

Kim Da-hyun shared on her social media, "I spoke directly with Sim Soo-bong, and she personally apologized to me. She also offered encouragement and warm comfort." Nevertheless, despite her apology, the fallout from her careless remarks continues.

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