Ko Young-wook sides with Sim Soo-bong in 'Kim Da-hyun sniper' controversy: "I understand her feelings... cheap trot and pungjak noise" [Star Issue]

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Ko Young-wook, formerly of the group Lula, has sided with singer Sim Soo-bong after sparking controversy by criticizing Kim Da-hyun.

On the 28th, Ko Young-wook posted on his personal account: "Regardless of whether remarks made in public were appropriate, I fully understand Sim Soo-bong's feelings."

Ko stated, "While it also relates to my personal taste, listening to music styles like those of Buzz, SG Wannabe, SeeYa, T-ARA, and Davichi, along with excessive vocal techniques, is torture for me. The standardized music and mechanical sounds of idols are mentally disturbing and make me angry."

He added, "As trot has become the trend, everyone is rushing to enter the field, and the noise from cheap trot and pungjak is beyond description."

Ko also made remarks targeting singers Hwasa, Jessi, and Seo In-young. He said, "Hwasa's songs make me feel nauseous, and for Jessi or Seo In-young, just hearing their speech patterns and vocal tones causes stress."

Earlier, on the 20th at an event in Jinan, Jeollabuk-do, Sim Soo-bong took the stage immediately after Kim Da-hyun and made controversial remarks such as "The woman who sang before me confused my head," "A young lady who doesn't know what singing or life is," and "Please don't send that player in front of me again."

As the controversy grew, it was reported that Sim Soo-bong directly called Kim Da-hyun to apologize. Kim responded, "Teacher (Sim Soo-bong) personally offered apologies, encouragement, and warm comfort. I will compose myself, so please don't worry and let's meet with bright smiles."

Meanwhile, Ko Young-wook was sentenced to two years and six months in prison in 2010 for sexually assaulting and forcibly molesting three minors on five occasions. He later was released in 2015 and became the first entertainer to wear an electronic ankle bracelet.

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