'Hwang Young-woong's brave' Kim Gap-soo, controversial for pointing out 'Baeksang Grand Prize' Park Eun-bin

Popular culture critic Kim Gap-soo is being criticized for excessively pointing out Park Eun-bin's acceptance speech and attitude after receiving the grand prize at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards.

Kim Gap-soo appeared on the YouTube channel 'Jung Young-jin and Choi Wook's Maebul Show' released on the 1st and talked about the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards held on the 28th of last month.

Park Eun-bin, who received the grand prize in the TV category, sobbed and expressed her emotions. Kim Gap-soo spoke of Park Eun-bin, saying, “She is a great actress and she will do well in the future.” The hosts sensed anxiety, saying, "I hope you'll just go that far." However, Kim Gap-su did not care and continued speaking. Kim Gap-su said, “But he was crying and snotty.” The host and panelists said, “Isn’t that because you’re grateful?” and “Aren’t you even moved?” However, Kim Gap-su pointed out Park Eun-bin's attitude toward receiving the award, saying, "It's not an awards ceremony, but under no circumstances should politicians get emotional like that in front of others." Also, "I talk about it with a caring heart because she is a great actress. When she was called, she bowed more than 30 times from the table to the stage. I counted it. The actress nods to everyone around her. What kind of manners is this? Then she falls asleep. “You should be surprised when the fanfare explodes. Come out and cry,” he said. He said, "There must be something called dignity. I wish I was 30 years old, not 18," and "Learn something from Song Hye-kyo. Song Hye-kyo showed the most elegant appearance."

In response, host Choi Wook addressed the broadcast three weeks ago and said, "When we supported Song Hye-kyo, (Kim Gap-soo) liked Park Eun-bin the most." However, Kim Gap-su again compared them, saying, “Tang Wei and Song Hye-kyo are the best textbooks.”

This is not the first time Kim Gap-soo has made controversial remarks. In 'Jung Young-jin and Choi Wook's Maeveul Show', which was released in March, there was controversy over remarks that seemed to support Hwang Young-woong, who was suspected of school violence.

Kim Gap-soo said, "Looking at what Hwang Young-woong did, I heard that he was rude in middle and high school, that he only hit the weak, that he had a criminal record, and that he committed dating violence. I think about it in two ways. Can't a guy who lived a rough life become a celebrity? First of all, I think so. “I do it,” he said. He continued, "If it were a criminal beyond imagination, it would be a different story, but this is a kid from the countryside who used to get angry and throw punches. There are a lot of people around him. Then he comes to his senses and lives." At the same time, “It cannot be said that Hwang Young-woong’s behavior is okay. However, among the older celebrities whose names are known, there are many who were fist fighters. It seems to be true that Hwang Young-woong was violent, but there are differing opinions as to whether he has committed such evil deeds that he will never be able to participate in social activities. “There are a lot of them. I want to use my talents to take socially correct actions and see things progress in this way,” he added.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr