'Blunt remarks' barrage.. Lee Young-ja and Kim Da-hyun, with wounds still fresh, forced to 'clean up' the fallout [Star Issue]

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Comedian Lee Young-ja (59) and singer Kim Da-hyun (17) have sequentially been hit by 'blunt remarks,' drawing public sympathy.

Earlier, on the 20th, a video titled "How to Taste Autumn First with Lee Young-ja: A Heartwarming Outing to Noryangjin Fish Market" was posted on Lee Young-ja's YouTube channel.

However, contrary to the 'heartwarming' title, some scenes showed an elderly person sharply reprimanding Lee Young-ja, causing furrowed brows. The elderly person, who had coincidentally met Lee Young-ja but failed to recognize her, said, "You look just like Lee Young-ja. You resemble Lee Young-ja. But you're prettier than Lee Young-ja."

In response, Lee Young-ja warmly joked, "I hear that a lot. Do you like my mom?"

But the reply came as a harsh criticism bordering on defamation, leaving her shocked. The elderly person said, "No. I don't like Lee Young-ja. Lee Young-ja is too arrogant. She shows off too much when appearing with Jeon Hyun-moo and others." He then bombarded her with explosive remarks such as, "She hasn't gotten married. Tell her that if she meets Lee Young-ja, being humble won't make people lose their appetite," and "She's insolent."

Despite this, Lee Young-ja calmly continued the conversation, saying, "That person also has many wounds and experiences joy and sorrow," never losing her cheerfulness until the end. The elderly person also remarked, "I am 84 years old. When you get older, you become like a ghost. You have to understand that."

Along with this, a subtitle reading "The staff will clear up the misunderstanding later" scrolled across the video.

However, the scene spread rapidly online, sparking fierce criticism from netizens. In response, the production team deleted only the problematic scene and left a comment stating, "Since it was an ordinary elderly person unfamiliar with broadcasting or cameras, we watched helplessly as they were unintentionally misunderstood or became targets of excessive criticism, and our hearts are very heavy."

Lee Young-ja also conveyed her wish that the elderly person she spoke with would not be hurt by this incident. The production team explained, "We adjusted this segment so that everyone can watch it with a comfortable mind." Currently, this comment has also been deleted.

Another target of indiscriminate blunt remarks was singer Kim Da-hyun. She had to endure mental anguish after suddenly receiving inappropriate comments from her senior, 48-year veteran singer Shim Soo-bong (71).

This occurred when Shim Soo-bong suddenly launched into harsh criticism targeting Kim Da-hyun, who performed immediately before her, at the 'Jinan Highland Trot Festival' event held in Jinan County, Jeollabuk-do on the 20th.

Shim Soo-bong belittled Kim Da-hyun by referring to her as "that woman," "young lady," and "player." While holding his head, Shim said about Kim Da-hyun, "She has made my head dizzy. Is that manager here?" He also stated, "It seems the 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 a player forward in front of me right now. I am completely dizzy and feel like I'm going to collapse. Singing is not something to be treated so carelessly. You need to experience life, endure hardships, and music that comforts those who come to you is not easy. It was so painful that I have no choice but to confess to everyone. Please forgive me."

Shim Soo-bong provoked even greater public anger because he was an elder 54 years older than Kim Da-hyun, regardless of his seniority status. Additionally, he had previously encountered Kim Da-hyun as a contestant on the 2023 MBN 'Active King' while serving as a judge. Nevertheless, causing deep wounds to a teenage girl, the controversy over Shim Soo-bong's character spread uncontrollably.

In fact, Kim Da-hyun's father, Medalist Kim Bong-gon, expressed his distress by conveying his daughter's pain. Yet, he also showed magnanimity, saying, "Since Da-hyun usually respects that person, I think she will take it well. I hope it ends without hurting each other."

Ultimately, Shim Soo-bong released a public apology statement on the 21st. He bowed his 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 previous slot was, and it was absolutely not my intention to shame a specific person. Nevertheless, as an elder, it is certainly wrong that I said something that hurt the heart of a junior singer."

He also added, "Through this apology statement, I offer deep regrets and apologies to Ms. Kim Da-hyun, her fan club, and all those who worked hard for the event. I am sincerely sorry to the many participants who came to watch the performance on the day of the trot festival. Please forgive us with a broad heart."

However, it was reported that Shim Soo-bong had not apologized directly to Kim Da-hyun, leading to continued criticism that it was a 'half-hearted apology.'

It was none other than Kim Da-hyun who stepped in to manage the situation, showing a mature attitude. On the night of the 21st, she posted on her Instagram: "I even spoke directly with Teacher Shim Soo-bong. The teacher personally apologized, encouraged me, and offered warm comfort," striving to quell this controversy.

She continued, "Fans, I know you were upset and worried about this incident. I will get my heart together well, so please don't worry and let's meet with our bright sides. Thank you."

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