Kim Da-hyun receives apology from Shim Soo-bong who publicly criticized her... "I will recover well"

Sim Soo-bong sparks controversy after publicly criticizing Kim Da-hyun at a recent event... issues apologySinger Kim Da-hyun revealed that she received a direct apology from Sim Soo-bong, who publicly criticized her. / THE FACT DB[THE FACT| Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Singer Kim Da-hyun has directly addressed the controversy surrounding Sim Soo-bong's public criticism of her.On the 21st, Kim Da-hyun posted on her social media (SNS), stating, "I had a direct phone call with Teacher Sim Soo-bong. She personally apologized, offered encouragement, and gave warm comfort."She added, "My fans must have been upset and worried about this incident, but I will take care of my feelings, so please don't worry and let's meet with bright smiles. Thank you."Previously, Sim Soo-bong attended the '2026 Jinan Red Ginseng Festival' program 'Jinan Plateau Trot Festival' held in Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, on the 20th. Regarding Kim Da-hyun, who performed right before her, she publicly criticized, "The woman who sang before me messed up my mood."She specifically pointed out, "I don't think this young lady knows what singing is or what life is. It's so difficult to listen to her songs," and added, "Please don't send the performer before me out. I'm completely dizzy and feel like I'm going to collapse. Singing is not something to be done so carelessly."Subsequently, as videos containing these remarks spread through various online communities and social media, the controversy escalated. Sim Soo-bong then posted a lengthy apology on her fan cafe, bowing her head and saying, "I have no words to say for uttering words that went beyond common sense at an inappropriate moment at a festival where everyone should be laughing and enjoying themselves."She also stated, "Above all, I didn't know exactly who the singer before me was, and it was absolutely not a statement intended to shame a specific person," adding, "Nevertheless, as an adult, I clearly made a mistake by saying something that hurt the heart of a junior singer."Born in 1955, Sim Soo-bong debuted in 1978 with her self-composed song 'Geuttae Geu Saram' at the 2nd University Song Festival. She has received much love for her hit songs such as 'Sarang Bakke Nan Molla,' 'Baekmansongi Jangmi,' and 'Namjaneun Bae Yeojaneun Hanggu.'Born in 2009, Kim Da-hyun gained fame as a 'Gukak prodigy' and appeared on TV Chosun's 'Miss Trot 2' in 2020, where she finished in third place. After terminating her contract with her former agency due to breach of contract and breakdown of trust, she moved to Hyunjin Company at the end of November last year and continues her activities.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]