Singer Roy Kim has clarified misunderstandings surrounding a wedding song request for broadcaster Ji Yeo-eun and dancer Bata.
Recently, Roy Kim stated on his social media, "There have been many articles and shorts about wedding songs lately."
He added, "I never promised to sing at the wedding, but it seems like I am being portrayed as someone who made a promise and then backed out. The promise was made by Kim Jong-kook."
On October 22, during a video on Kim Jong-kook's YouTube channel, 'Jim Jong-kook,' Roy Kim discussed the pressure of wedding song requests, saying, "There are so many requests that I can't respond easily. If someone else sings, they might feel hurt and say, 'Aren't we close enough for you to sing for me?' or criticize me for not singing."
In response, Kim Jong-kook recalled a past filming of SBS's 'Running Man' and asked Roy Kim, "When Ji Yeo-eun asked you to sing, didn't you say you would?" Roy Kim replied, "Did I say that? I would love to if the timing is right and I can celebrate with them..." trailing off.
Kim Jong-kook then called Ji Yeo-eun, who confirmed, "It’s true that I said I would when we were eating gukbap. If you don’t want to do it..."
Roy Kim clarified, "It's not that I don't want to," and Kim Jong-kook explained, "It seems the company has set a principle not to perform wedding songs." Ji Yeo-eun then questioned, "Then why did you say you would? Are you saying two different things?"
The video subsequently spread online, leading to controversy over Roy Kim seemingly reversing his promise to sing. However, he reiterated that he never made such a promise.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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