Singer Shim Su-bong (71) shared her feelings on a broadcast for the first time after being embroiled in controversy over publicly criticizing junior singer Kim Da-hyun (17).
Shim appeared on EBS’s ‘Space Gonggam,’ which aired on the 7th, and performed hit songs such as “Men Are Ships, Women Are Harbors,” “That Person at That Time,” “I Hate You,” “Rain Prayer,” and “A Million Roses.”
Between performances, she also opened up about her life story. She said, “My father passed away early in my childhood, so I lived a lonely life with only my single mother for the rest of my life,” adding, “That is why a sense of loneliness permeates my songs.”
She described the emotion running through her music as “empathy and comfort.” She stated, “The color of my music is all one thing: ‘empathy and comfort,’” and added, “Even in this moment, I want to offer empathy and comfort to those living difficult and sorrowful lives.”
While discussing “Mugunghwa” (Rose of Sharon), a song that was once designated as a banned track, she said, “This song saved me, and so did your unwavering love, which I needed most desperately,” expressing gratitude toward her fans.
Previously, at the 10th Jinan Plateau Trot Festival held in Jinan County, North Jeolla Province, on the 20th of last month, Shim made disparaging remarks about Kim Da-hyun, who had performed on stage just before her. She said, “The girl who sang before me gave me a headache. She seems to be a young lady who doesn’t know what singing is or what life is.” She also added, “Please do not put that performer in front of me again. Singing is not something to be done carelessly.”
As the controversy grew, Shim acknowledged her slip of the tongue and apologized. She explained, “It was absolutely not said to humiliate a specific person. I had long-standing concerns and worries about popular music, and on the day of the event, I was under great stress due to noise at the venue.”
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