K-pop singer Sung Si-kyung has spoken out about the 'Goryeo Celadon Look' controversy.
On the upcoming episode of MBC's variety show 'Sora and Jinkyung,' airing on the 3rd, Hong Jin-kyung invites her daughter Rael to prepare for an English interview with a Paris-based agency. Joining them is Lee So-ra's teacher, none other than Sung Si-kyung, a 'language genius' fluent in three languages, including English and Japanese, and Baek Jin-kyung, a creator with 1.58 million subscribers known as the 'Honorary Briton.'
Sung Si-kyung, despite being a top singer in Korea, shares his experiences of venturing into the overseas market at a relatively late age, expressing his support for Lee So-ra with the hope that she succeeds. During this process, he also addresses the recent controversy over his 'Goryeo Celadon Look' that gained attention during his appearance on a Japanese show.
Last December, Sung appeared on Fuji TV's variety show 'Chidori's Oni Ren-chan' in Japan, where his shirt was criticized for resembling 'Goryeo celadon.' Previously, his fashion content 'Ggumiltende' received mixed reactions from viewers.
In response, Sung posted on his social media, saying, "I get it, so please stop," and shared a photo of the light blue silk shirt he wore on the show. He explained, "I'm not well-versed in fashion, and the Japanese coordinator chose something flashy. The jacket was tight, so I took it off... Next time, I'll go for Joseon white porcelain."
Baek Jin-kyung, another key player recommended by Sung, adds to the excitement. As a plus-size model living in the UK for eight years, Baek has gained attention for her content introducing English language and culture. Her advice, "Confidence is key in English, and you can skip the Korean modesty," helps bring out Lee So-ra's natural confidence.
This leads to the creation of the self-introduction, "I am a Korean Heidi Klum, BAMM!" referencing the global icon and original host of 'Project Runway,' Heidi Klum, while highlighting her own career as the host of 'Project Runway Korea.'
Whether Lee So-ra and Hong Jin-kyung, supported by Sung Si-kyung, Baek Jin-kyung, and Rael, can successfully apply their English interview skills will be revealed on 'Sora and Jinkyung.'
Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr