Singer-songwriter Woody has expressed admiration for veteran singer Kim Gun-mo, drawing recent public consideration to the latter’s current comeback and noticeably thinner look.
Woody posted a photograph on social media with the caption, “My hero, my idol,” alongside an image of himself sitting subsequent to Kim. Within the picture, the 2 smile gently on the digicam, although Kim’s visibly slimmer determine has sparked curiosity and concern amongst followers.
Woody and Kim beforehand belonged to the identical company, and in Might final 12 months, Woody launched a remake of Kim’s tune “Sadder Than Yesterday,” providing a contemporary tribute to the unique.
Kim, as soon as one in every of Korea’s most beloved pop singers, was accused in 2019 of sexually assaulting a feminine hostess at a bar in Seoul’s Gangnam District. He was cleared of all fees in 2022. Since then, he has remained largely away from the highlight.
In September final 12 months, Kim launched a nationwide live performance tour beginning in Busan, marking his first public live performance in six years. His return has prompted a wave of encouragement from followers and fellow musicians.
Jazz pianist Yang Tae-kyung additionally shared a message of help on social media, writing, “I’ve at all times revered and cheered for you. You look so cool if you smile. I hope you keep wholesome, get pleasure from your music much more, and discover extra success than ever.”
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Instances, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Instances.
