Publicly supporting Yoo Ah In amidst criticism storm, the wife of legendary singer Kang Won Rae is fiercely criticized.
After testing positive for 4 banned substances on March 27th, Yoo Ah In posted a lengthy apology letter on his personal page. In this post, the actor apologized to his fans. At the same time, the actor also wanted to apologize to every colleague who had been negatively affected during this time.
Under Yoo Ah In’s post, the public left many conflicting comments. There were many criticisms, but also many fans who encouraged Yoo Ah In. However, Korean netizens were surprised when Kim Song – Kang Won Rae’s wife, a member of the legendary Clon music group – also commented to support Yoo Ah In: “I am waiting for you. Do you know that I have been your No.1 fan since day one? You are sincere!”
Kang Won Rae is a member of the legendary Clon music group in the 1990s, along with DJ Koo .
Many netizens have criticized Kim Song’s actions. In their opinion, as a celebrity, she should not publicly support a notorious star like this: “She could send a private message via Kakao Talk,” “What’s wrong with her? She also has a child,” “How can she praise someone who uses up to 4 banned substances ‘sincerely’?”
It is very rare for stars to publicly support colleagues who are embroiled in scandals in the showbiz industry. In Yoo Ah In’s case, Song Hye Kyo, his close friend, is said to be relying on her relationships to help Yoo Ah In. A source revealed that Song Hye Kyo had spoken directly with a specialist to treat the actor and had met with legal advisers when Yoo Ah In violated the Drug Control Law. Moreover, the actress continuously encouraged Yoo Ah In to cooperate with the doctors for treatment. However, she did not have any public interaction with with her close junior.