Singer Sim Soo-bong, 71, once again bowed her head, referring to the fact that she had publicly criticized junior singer Kim Da-hyun, 17.
On Saturday, Sim took the stage at the "2026 the Sim Soo-bong Show" national tour concert held at Wonju Baekun Art Hall.
This performance was Sim's first official concert since she publicly criticized junior Kim Da-hyun and apologized in September.
On that day, Sim paused her singing on stage and mentioned the incident of criticism. She said, "It was all words that should not have been spoken, stemming from my own lack and insufficiency," adding, "I have spent time in reflection and repentance until now. I will continue to live with such an attitude going forward."
She then addressed Kim, saying, "It must have been very difficult for you, but I hope you will gather your thoughts well and grow into a great musician."
Sim added, "Above all, I will hold in my heart the deep love of the audience and fans who came to the concert despite this situation, and cherish it for a long time," expressing her gratitude to the fans.
Previously, on Sept. 20, Sim took the stage at the "Jinan Highland Trot Festival," a program of the "2026 Jinan Red Ginseng Festival" held in the northern area of Mai Mountain in Jinan County, North Jeolla Province.
At the time, appearing after Kim's performance, Sim made disparaging remarks to the audience, saying, "The girl who sang up there just now messed with my head. She seems to be a young lady who doesn't know what singing is or what life is."
She also said, "Please do not put that performer in front of me from now on. Singing is not something to be done carelessly."
As the controversy grew, Sim acknowledged her slip of the tongue and apologized. She explained, "It was absolutely not a remark made to humiliate a specific person. I had concerns and worries about popular music in general, and on the day of the event, I was under great stress due to noise at the venue."
Subsequently, Kim's side revealed that they received an apology call from Sim, stating via Instagram, "(Ms. Sim) directly apologized and also offered encouragement and warm comfort. Please do not worry; we will gather our thoughts well and meet with a bright attitude."
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