Kim Jang-hoon wraps up 'National Anthem Controversy' around Eom Ji-young: "It wasn't a fatal mistake, was it?"

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Singer Kim Jang-hoon expressed support for Eom Ji-young, a member of the band Keun-geurim, who was embroiled in a controversy over her rendition of the national anthem.

On the 4th, a video titled "Meeting the Person Behind the Controversial National Anthem" was posted on the YouTube channel 'Gonarija'. The released video depicted a meeting between singer Kim Jang-hoon and Eom Ji-young.

That day, Kim Jang-hoon said, "(Eom Ji-young) contacted me. We are strangers. She said she thought of me. Isn't she a symbol of overcoming adversity?"

He continued, "I can guarantee it 100 percent. After it was over, she must have thought she did well. She posted the video after that. How else would she have contacted me?" He added, "My performance is the door of opportunity for young people who reflect on their actions and return," eliciting laughter.

He then said, "Actually, once it passes, it's not a big deal, but she seemed to be struggling too much. Honestly, it was inappropriate, but honestly, wasn't it a fatal mistake? It was a situation where one person's life could have been completely ruined," offering his support.

Previously, on the 16th, Eom Ji-young was in charge of singing the national anthem before the match between NC Dinos and Kiwoom Heroes held at Changwon NC Park. However, her rendition, which mixed excessive embellishments and ad-libs, drew criticism for being excessive.

Following this, Eom Ji-young conveyed, "I am sorry for causing discomfort with the national anthem. It was a truly grand and exciting stage for me, but I feel I may have become a hindrance to the NC side, so I sincerely apologize."

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