Sung Si-kyung Opens Up About Manager's Fraud Incident and Receives Overwhelming Support
Singer Sung Si-kyung has shared his current situation and inner thoughts following an incident where he fell victim to fraud by his former manager, expressing his intention to attempt a year-end concert.
On the 10th, Sung Si-kyung posted a lengthy message and a photo on his Instagram, stating, "I've received a lot of hate comments, making me wonder if there are that many people who dislike me. But this is the first time in my life I've received so many messages of comfort and support." The accompanying photo showed Sung Si-kyung walking down a long hallway, its serene atmosphere seemingly reflecting his complex emotions.
He continued, "It makes me think I haven't lived that badly, and it has genuinely brought me much comfort and help." Sung Si-kyung revealed, "I've received calls not only from fellow singers but also from broadcasting officials. Even people I don't usually keep in touch with sent kind messages of encouragement."
"Everyone shared the hurts they've personally experienced," he added. "I now understand what the idiom 'Saeongjimah' (a metaphor for the unpredictable turns of life) from my childhood idiom book meant. I've realized that being an adult means accepting everything calmly, wisely, and gratefully, without getting caught up in immediate joys or sorrows."
Sung Si-kyung mentioned that this experience led him to reflect on himself. "I've thought a lot about the flow of my life, who I am, and my profession as a singer," he said. "I will attempt a year-end concert. For the fans who support and wait for me, and above all, for myself."
Finally, Sung Si-kyung concluded, "I'll postpone feeling distressed until next year and focus on taking good care of my body and mind in the remaining time, preparing for the end of the year in my own fun and warm way." He announced his resolve to challenge himself with a year-end concert.
Previously, Sung Si-kyung's side announced on the 3rd that his "former manager committed acts that betrayed the company's trust during their work duties. After an internal investigation, we recognized the seriousness of the matter and are currently confirming the exact scope of damage. The employee has since resigned. We take responsibility for management and supervision and are reorganizing our internal management system to prevent similar incidents from recurring."
This announcement caused shock. Sung Si-kyung also confessed on his personal SNS, "Honestly, the past few months have been a continuous period of distress and hardship. Experiencing a betrayal of trust from someone I trusted, cherished, and thought of like family isn't unprecedented in my 25-year career, but it's still not easy at this age." He further shared, "I tried to maintain my daily life and pretend to be okay because I didn't want to worry people or fall apart, but I felt my body, mind, and voice suffering greatly while carrying out my YouTube content and scheduled performances."
As a result, even the announcement for Sung Si-kyung's year-end solo concert was delayed. Regarding this, Sung Si-kyung had stated, "Honestly, I've been questioning whether I can and should stand on stage in this situation. I want to reach a state where I can confidently say I'm okay, both mentally and physically."
Nevertheless, Sung Si-kyung took the stage at the 'Sky Festival' on the 9th to fulfill his commitments.
- Full text of Sung Si-kyung's Instagram post:
I've received many hate comments, making me wonder if there are that many people who dislike me.
But this is the first time in my life I've received so many messages of comfort and support.
It makes me think I haven't lived that badly,
And it has genuinely brought me much comfort and help. Thank you.
Not only from fellow singers but also from broadcasting officials
Almost everyone I've been in touch with even once, even those I don't usually contact, sent kind messages of encouragement.
Everyone shared the hurts they've personally experienced.
I used to wonder what the idiom 'Saeongjimah' from my childhood idiom book meant.
Now I feel that being an adult means not getting caught up in immediate joys or sorrows, and accepting everything calmly, wisely,
And though it's not easy, gratefully.
I've had a time to reflect a lot on the flow of my life, who I am, and my profession as a singer.
I will attempt a year-end concert.
For the fans who support and wait for me,
And above all, for myself.
I'll postpone feeling distressed until next year,
And take good care of my body and mind in the remaining time, preparing for the end of the year in my own fun and warm way.
Please support me.
/nyc@osen.co.kr
[Photos] OSEN DB, SNS
Fans expressed sympathy for Sung Si-kyung's candid confession and are cheering for his recovery. Comments like "I hope you overcome this difficult time well and return with a great performance," and "Sung Si-kyung-nim's music has always healed me; now it's your turn to be healed. I'm always rooting for you!" followed, showing warm support for him.