Kim Da-hyun burst into tears after hearing Shim Soo-bong's remarks... Father Kim Bong-gon: "It broke my heart" [Event Captain]

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Singer Kim Da-hyun was reported to have shed tears after learning of Shim Soo-bong's public remarks.

On the 21st, JTBC's "Event Captain" covered Shim Soo-bong's comments about Kim Da-hyun that were made during the 10th Jinan Highland Trot Festival.

According to Kim Da-hyun's side, after finishing her performance in the first slot that day, she traveled with her family by car to the next venue. She reportedly came across Shim Soo-bong's remarks while watching YouTube to monitor her own stage.

Kim Da-hyun's father, Kim Bong-gon, recalled the situation in an interview with "Event Captain," saying, "After monitoring her own stage, it seems Shim Soo-bong was next. Suddenly, I heard a startled voice."

He continued, "I asked, 'What's wrong?' She didn't say anything for a moment, then played the video to show us. We were also watching the video when we heard crying from behind."

According to Kim Bong-gon, Kim Da-hyun cried for about 7 to 8 minutes afterward. He said, "Seeing her cry so hard broke my heart. Da-hyun is one of the people she admires and respects most. Even during her first nationwide tour concert, she chose 'One Million Roses' and practiced playing it on the piano herself. That's why the shock was even greater."

He further revealed his inner thoughts, stating, "As a parent raising a child, I couldn't help but wonder, 'Why would a senior artist like that speak to my daughter in such a way?'"

Earlier, on the 20th, the "Jinan Highland Trot Festival," a program of the "2026 Jinan Red 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, performed, and then descended from the stage amid the audience's chants.

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

Holding her head, Shim said, "She has made my head spin. Is that manager here? It seems like a young girl doesn't know what singing is or what life is. Listening to her song was so painful."

She continued, "Please don't send anyone forward in front of me right now. I'm completely dizzy and feel like I might collapse. Singing is not something you can treat so lightly."

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

After these remarks became known, criticism continued online over Shim's public criticism of a junior singer at a formal event. Subsequently, Shim Soo-bong directly contacted Kim Da-hyun's side to convey her apology.

In an official statement, Shim said, "I did not know exactly who the preceding singer was, and I absolutely did not intend to embarrass anyone specific. Nevertheless, as an elder, it was clearly wrong for me to say something that hurt a junior singer's feelings," and she apologized.

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