The Reason Behind Shim Soo-bong and Kim Da-hyun's Conflict... Due to the Rare Disease 'Misophonia Syndrome'? [Star Issue]

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Legendary singer Shim Soo-bong sparked controversy by publicly criticizing much younger junior artist Kim Da-hyun, while reports of her past disclosure about a rare disease have resurfaced.

On June 20, during an appearance on MBN's variety program "Kim Juha's Day & Night," Shim responded to the question, "They say you're from the Bach family of folk music," by stating, "Among the six schools of Pansori, I am the last descendant of a famous family in Chungcheong Province known as the Junggoje."

Recalling her childhood, she said, "When I was young, my aunt and mother would sing, and I would tap out the rhythm with my toes. My mother later told me that since I came from a musical family, not letting me study music would lead to resentment toward her in the future, so she had me start piano lessons at age five."

Notably, Shim revealed, "In middle school, my friends were shocked by something I did, and since then, I've become extremely sensitive to loud sounds. It's a condition where I can't hear properly. Even monitor speakers require careful listening. If there's a sudden noise or loud sound, I might collapse." This disclosure drew significant attention.

The rare disease she referred to is Misophonia Syndrome. This condition causes individuals to experience strong negative emotions such as disgust, anger, and anxiety in response to specific sounds or situations, regardless of their volume.

Shim added, "I always wear earplugs. Right now, since you're speaking quietly, I'm not worried, but just in case, I keep wearing them. Due to my rare disease, I lived on an island for recovery and learned to play the guitar there." She shared details about her current condition.

Meanwhile, on the 20th, Shim appeared on stage at "Jinan Highland Trot Festival," a program of the "2026 Jinan Red Ginseng Festival" held in the northern area of Maesan Mountain in Jinan County, Jeollabuk-do.

Prior to her performance, Kim Da-hyun sang songs including "Praise Whale," "I'm the Lottery," "Good Shot!," and "Black Swan." However, Shim publicly criticized this by saying, "She made my head spin. It seems like a young lady who doesn't understand what singing is or what life means. Listening to her performance was extremely difficult for me."

Following the revelation of these remarks, online users overwhelmingly criticized Shim's comments as excessive. Ultimately, Shim issued a public apology: "I sincerely apologize to Miss Kim Da-hyun, her fan club, and all those who worked hard for the event. I am truly sorry to the many participants who came to watch the trot festival performance on that day. Please forgive me with open hearts."

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