Shim Soo-bong, 'Victim' Kim Da-hyun Never Received a Direct Apology [Star Issue]

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Singer Shim Soo-bong (71) has come under continued controversy for publicly hurling insults at his 54-year-younger junior, Kim Da-hyun (17), without offering a direct apology.

Earlier on the 20th, Shim Soo-bong caused an uproar by making inappropriate remarks about his junior, Kim Da-hyun, during the 'Jinan Highland Trot Festival' event. Referring to Kim Da-hyun, who was scheduled immediately before him on stage, as "that woman," "young lady," or "athlete," he belittled her. Shim stated, "She made my head spin. You cannot treat singing so carelessly." He further added, "You need life experience and hardships; music that comforts those who come to see you is not easy," unleashing indiscriminate criticism.

As this fact spread widely, Shim Soo-bong eventually released an apology statement on the 21st. Regarding the barrage of insults directed at Kim Da-hyun, he bowed his head, saying, "I spoke words beyond common sense at an inappropriate moment; even with ten mouths, I have no excuse. Above all, 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 clear that I made a mistake by saying something that hurt my junior singer's feelings."

Shim Soo-bong stated, "Through this apology statement, I offer my deepest regrets and apologies to Ms. Kim Da-hyun, her fan club, and all parties 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."

However, it was confirmed that there was no direct apology made to Kim Da-hyun herself, the actual victim. Kim Da-hyun's father, Medalist Kim Bong-gon (59), told StarNews on the 21st, "We received an apology contact from Shim Soo-bong's side," indicating that the matter ended with an indirect apology through intermediaries.

Kim Da-hyun's father also told multiple media outlets, "We only heard that an apology was intended."

Consequently, Shim Soo-bong's public apology, while expressing a desire for forgiveness, failed to offer even a proper apology directly to Kim Da-hyun, amounting to a 'half-hearted response' that only fueled further backlash.

Netizens are sending harsh criticisms such as: "He truly crossed the line with a junior who is like his granddaughter," "Just because you're older doesn't make you an elder," "Go retire," "That grandmother should be the one learning what life is about," "You might not like it, but is it right to pour out such insults in public? To a child who is like your granddaughter?" "Apologize like an adult," "He's showing us that being old doesn't make you an elder," and "A ripe rice plant bows its head on its own."

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