Singer Lee So-ra Reflects on Emotional Reaction to Kim Gun-mo's Elimination on 'I Am a Singer'

Singer Lee So-ra recently addressed her emotional reaction to singer Kim Gun-mo's elimination during her past appearance on the music competition show 'I Am a Singer'.

On October 15, Lee So-ra appeared on the YouTube channel 'Yojung Jaehyung' and explained her decision to join MBC's 'I Am a Singer'. She stated, "It was difficult to refuse the request from the production team whom I trusted." Despite her usual limited public activities, she decided to participate based on her personal connections.

Lee So-ra also clarified her stance on expressing dissatisfaction over Kim Gun-mo's controversial elimination. She emphasized that her reaction was not due to personal acquaintance but rather from a fan's perspective. "Even among singers, there are feelings as fans," she recalled, adding that she expressed her emotions without filtering because she was disappointed to see a talented artist leave the stage. She admitted, "I lacked social experience at the time, which led to immature behavior."

Lee So-ra acknowledged that through the controversy, she realized her dual role as both a host and a contestant who could also face elimination. "From that point, I approached hosting with a more respectful attitude," she revealed.

She shared that this experience helped her become more flexible in her values. "I learned to let go of personal stubbornness and broaden my understanding of others," she said, adding, "Life is about moving forward together with those around you."

In 2011, during the airing of 'I Am a Singer', Lee So-ra faced criticism for her emotional response when Kim Gun-mo was announced as the first eliminated contestant. Amidst dissatisfaction with the results, the eliminated contestant was given a chance to re-challenge, sparking debates over the fairness of the program.

Reported by Min-kyung Lee, Ten Asia 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr