Rin, after the controversy over her sniping of Shim Soo-bong, cheers for Kim Da-hyun: "The Queen of Emotion Who Always Makes Her Older Sister Cry"[Star Issue]

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Singer Rin publicly sent a message of support to Kim Da-hyun, who faced controversy over Shim Soo-bong's public remarks.

On the 22nd, Kim Da-hyun posted on her social media: "I spoke directly with Teacher Shim Soo-bong, and he personally apologized, encouraged me, and offered warm comfort."

She added, "Fans must be upset and worried about this incident. I will compose myself well, so please don't worry. Let's meet again with our bright smiles."

In response, fans left supportive comments. Singer Rin, who appeared together on the show 'Current King of Singers,' drew attention by leaving a warm comment: "Our best and most wonderful Da-hyun. I love Kim Da-hyun, the Queen of Emotion who always makes her older sister cry."

On the 20th, the 'Jinan Highland Trot Festival,' a program of the '2026 Jinan Ginseng Festival,' was held in the northern area of Misan Mountain in Jinan County, Jeollabuk-do.

That day, Kim Da-hyun took the stage first for her performance and then left the stage amid cheers from the audience.

Afterward, Shim Soo-bong appeared on stage, sang two songs, and publicly referred to Kim Da-hyun, who had performed earlier, as "the woman singing in front of me."

Holding his head, Shim said, "You have made my mind confused. Is that manager here?" He added, "It seems like a young lady who doesn't know what singing is or what life is. It was so hard listening to her sing."

He continued, "Please don't send the next performer forward. I am completely dizzy and feel like I might collapse right now. Singing is not something you can treat so casually."

He also said, "You need life experience and hardships; music that comforts those who come to you is not easy." He added, "It was too hard for me, so I have no choice but to confess to everyone. Please forgive me."

After these remarks became known, criticism continued online over Shim pointing out a junior singer in a public setting. It was later reported that Shim Soo-bong contacted Kim Da-hyun's side directly to convey his apology.

Through an official statement on the day, Shim Soo-bong apologized for the controversy surrounding his remarks belittling Kim Da-hyun. He said, "I have always been worried and concerned about trot music, and it is true that I was under great stress due to venue noise on the day of the event." However, he added, "But at a trot festival where everyone should be smiling and enjoying themselves, I made inappropriate remarks that went beyond common sense at an unsuitable moment. Even with ten mouths, I have nothing to say."

He further stated, "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." He apologized, saying, "Nevertheless, as an elder, it is clearly wrong that I said something that hurt a junior singer's heart."

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