Song Ga-in, the ‘Empress of Trot’ who blossomed amidst a shocking family story

Singer Song Ga-in's family story was told. This is because the story of Song Sun-dan, a mother and shaman, became known. She said she lost her second brother at an early age and almost suffered a mental breakdown as a child. The reason he grew up properly despite his difficult family environment was because of his mother. Mother's sacrifice and love made Song Ga-in who she is today.

Song Ga-in and her mother Song Soon-dan appeared on TV Chosun's 'Star Documentary My Way' recently aired. Song Soon-dan is currently working as a shaman. The deep love between mother and daughter was broadcast. They think of each other more than themselves. The background of their strong love for each other focused their attention.

When Song Ga-in just passed his first birthday, Song Sun-dan was so ill that he could not even drink water for nearly three years. It was a time when shamans had a bad reputation. The husband refused to give his wife's shoes, and Song Sun-dan himself struggled with his whole body.

The reason I was so excited was because of my daughter. This is because I heard the news that if I don't receive the blessing, it could be passed down to my daughter. In the end, Song Soon-dan chose Shinnaerim at the age of 31. Afterwards, he worked hard not to pass on poverty to his children, and became a master of Ssitgimgut, designated Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 72.

The story of her second brother, who passed away at an early age, also saddened people's hearts. Song Soon-dan said, "(The deceased son) was said to have meningitis. He passed away a year and a half later," adding, "It was indescribably heartbreaking. I couldn't take him to the hospital because I didn't have money. The house didn't even have 1,000 won. "Looking at it, I still feel guilty that I couldn't go to the hospital and die," he said.

It was an unfortunate family situation where they could not even pay the hospital bills. The second son, who suffered from meningitis, passed away without receiving proper treatment. We can get a glimpse of Song Soon-dan's will to escape poverty.

Song Ga-in was selected as a member of TV Chosun's 'Miss Trot' and became Korea's representative trot singer. In the background was my mother's decision.

At her mother's recommendation, Song Ga-in learned folk songs and pansori from her second year of middle school. Although she achieved her goal of becoming a singer, no one recognized Song Ga-in. The thing that became the light in my long life of obscurity was the call to recruit ‘Miss Trot’.

Mother actively supported Song Ga-in's appearance. The audition challenge of a professional singer is a stage where there is more harm than good. However, the mother believed in her daughter's abilities, and the daughter was also confident in her mother's words. As a result, Song Ga-in became the most influential singer.

Song Ga-in overcame her unfortunate family circumstances and blossomed into the 'Empress of Trot'. Her love for her daughter has seen the light of day. Song Ga-in said about her mother, "(Being a shaman) has always been a proud job for me, and I am a proud mother." The sacrifice of a family who believed in and waited for us even in difficult situations. The current success may be a natural result.

Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr