It's a waste of breath... '71-year-old' Shim Soo-bong's 'vulgar remarks,' '59-year-old' Kim Da-hyun's father shows true education through 'forgiveness' [Star Issue]

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Amid the controversy over 'vulgar remarks' by 71-year-old singer Shim Soo-bong, the response of her daughter Kim Da-hyun's (17) father, Medalist Kim Bong-gon (59), has become a topic of discussion. His character, which even embraces the faults of others, clearly revealed how fatal an error Shim Soo-bong committed by publicly hurling vulgar remarks at a 54-year-younger junior singer.

On the 20th, during the 'Jinan Highland Trot Festival' event held in Jinan County, Jeollabuk-do, Shim Soo-bong suddenly unleashed abusive language toward her junior Kim Da-hyun, sparking controversy.

Kim Da-hyun had just taken the stage before Shim Soo-bong and performed songs such as "Praise Whale" and "I'm a Lotto." However, after Shim appeared and sang two songs, she openly disparaged Kim Da-hyun by saying, "The woman who sang in front of me." Not stopping there, while holding her head, she said, "You've made my head dizzy. Is that manager here?" She continued, "It seems like a young lady doesn't know what singing is or what life is. It was so painful just listening to her sing. Please don't send your players forward in front of me. I feel completely dizzy and about to collapse right now. Singing is not something you can treat so carelessly," as she poured out abusive words.

Furthermore, regarding Kim Da-hyun's performance, Shim Soo-bong said, "It's not easy to offer music that comforts those who have experienced life's hardships and struggles. It was so painful that I have no choice but to confess to everyone. Please forgive me," unleashing indiscriminate criticism.

As a senior singer with 48 years since her debut and an elder 54 years older than Kim Da-hyun, Shim Soo-bong's actions were even more shocking. Moreover, Shim had previously encountered Kim Da-hyun as a contestant on the 2023 MBN program "Active King of Singers" as a judge. Most importantly, given that she caused significant pain to a teenage girl, public outrage over Shim's character and attitude is rising.

In fact, it was reported that Kim Da-hyun, the person directly affected by those remarks, could not bear the hurt and burst into tears.

In response, Kim Bong-gon, Kim Da-hyun's father and a medalist, told StarNews on the 21st, "I was shocked by the sudden and unexpected remarks," expressing his deep distress.

He further added, "The expressions and word choices like 'young lady,' 'life,' and 'player' used by Teacher Shim Soo-bong were truly heartbreaking."

Nevertheless, Kim Bong-gon continued with calm criticism rather than anger. He stated, "Da-hyun tends to sing bright songs appropriate for her teenage years, unlike Teacher Shim Soo-bong. While there are things we must learn from this, it seems inappropriate to say such things on a public occasion."

While Shim Soo-beng behaved inappropriately toward a junior 54 years younger, Kim Bong-gon maintained proper respect for an elder of the same generation. Kim Bong-gon mentioned that he received an apology call from Shim's side and said, "I plan to convey this well to Da-hyun so we can communicate. Since she has always respected her, I think she will accept it well. I hope this ends without causing further hurt to either party."

Meanwhile, on the 21st, regarding the controversy over Shim Soo-bong's vulgar remarks toward Kim Da-hyun, Shim bowed her head and said, "I spoke words that went beyond common sense at an inappropriate moment. Even with ten mouths, I have nothing to say. Most importantly, I did not know exactly who the singer in the preceding slot was, and I absolutely did not intend to shame a specific person. Nevertheless, as an elder, it is certainly wrong to have said something that hurt my junior singer's feelings."

She continued, "Through this apology statement, I offer my deepest regrets and apologies to Miss 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 us with a broad heart," as she issued a public apology.

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