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Sim Soo-bong, Kim Da-hyun Public Criticism Controversy… Yoo Tung's Harsh Words: "Death Sentence for the Entertainment Industry"

Singer Sim Soo-bong sparked controversy by criticizing junior singer Kim Da-hyun for her "lack of life experience" during the 10th Jinan Plateau Trot Festival.

Sim Soo-bong, Kim Da-hyun Public Criticism Controversy… Yoo Tung's Harsh Words: "Death Sentence for…
▲ Kim Da-hyun (Photo provided by Grain Entertainment)

Singer Sim Soo-bong sparked controversy by making remarks to the effect of "lacking life experience" toward junior singer Kim Da-hyun at the '10th Jinan Plateau Trot Festival' held on the 20th. On stage, Sim Soo-bong publicly criticized her, saying, "Please do not send that player out in front of me."

Afterward, actor Yoo Tung strongly criticized Sim Soo-bong's remarks through his YouTube channel, stating they were "no different from a death sentence for the entertainment industry." Yoo Tung mentioned Sim Soo-bong's health issues due to her advanced age, adding, "It is a truly unfortunate suicidal act."

As the controversy grew, Sim Soo-bong released an apology, bowing her head and saying, "I am sorry for causing discomfort with words that deviated from common sense at an inappropriate moment."

Kim Da-hyun's side conveyed, "We spoke directly with Sim Soo-bong teacher and received an apology and encouragement," adding, "She is composing her feelings well."

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Jung Se-yeon
KSW Journal · Reporter

Covers K-pop for KSW Journal, and also writes about Culture and K-Variety.

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