The incident is expected to negatively impact Seokhaeng's career.
Restoring her image in future activities may prove challenging.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Han-gil] Trot singer Seokhaeng faces challenges in her future activities amid allegations of an affair.
On the 30th, Seokhaeng apologized via her SNS, stating, “I sincerely apologize for the concerns caused by personal issues that have recently arisen.” She announced her decision to leave the program she was participating in, confirming her appearance on MBN's competition show 'Current King of Song 3'.
She expressed regret to her fellow participants and production team who were dedicated to the competition, asserting her commitment to become a more responsible individual.
The controversy was first revealed through JTBC's 'Incident Report', where a 40-year-old housewife's testimony regarding her husband's affair with a famous trot singer was presented, including CCTV footage showing them in what appeared to be a romantic relationship.
The singer's team clarified that they believed the man’s marriage had ended, but they later discovered this was not the case and planned to take legal action against him.
In response, Seokhaeng expressed grave concern over potential harm to her family and the program due to the spread of unverified information via her SNS.
The impact of the incident was immediate, with Seokhaeng being partially edited from the program. The production team of 'Current King of Song 3' announced they would fully edit her solo performances in the future, signaling a clear phase-out from the broadcast scene due to the controversy.
Finally, Seokhaeng stated that all facts would be clarified through legal procedures and urged for restraint against unfounded speculations.
This incident is expected to considerably impact Seokhaeng's career. She had established a favorable reputation as a trot singer through her success on 'Tomorrow is Miss Trot,' but the allegations of an affair may severely tarnish that image.
In the broadcasting industry, managing one's image is critically important, and Seokhaeng is likely to face challenges in her future endeavors. Regaining the trust of viewers and fans may require a significant amount of time, which can have implications for her musical journey.
Moreover, even if legal actions are taken, there might be limits to recovering her public image. The swift reaction from the broadcasting network indicates that decisions regarding Seokhaeng's future activities will likely be made soon, which could also affect fans and the overall market structure of the trot music industry.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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