Kim Min-kyung was ‘school bullied’ when she was in elementary school
Kim Min-kyung was ‘school bullied’ when she was in elementary school
Comedian Kim Min-kyung confessed that she was a victim of school violence.

In the 7th episode of KBS2's 'No Money, No Art', which airs on the 4th, among the new artists who will lead the Korean art world in the future, Ji Ah-hyuk and Im Ah-jin from the 'foreign faction' and Daniel Shin and Shim Ju-ha from the 'domestic faction' will appear to discuss 'Overseas vs. Domestic.' ' It unfolds as a special feature. Today's auction starts from 0 won, which is a 'zero base' as there are artists with less than 4 years of experience. In addition, the 'Live Drawing Show', which allows you to see the artists' working methods, will be more fun to watch as the characteristics of domestic and international groups are clearly revealed.

First, Min-kyung Kim goes on stage with artist Joo-ha Shim as an art curator and introduces 'All Our Days', which depicts colorful poppies on a black background. At this event, Sim Joo-ha confesses, “I want to talk about comfort through my work,” and “I suffered physical school violence from a friend in high school.” “As I healed the trauma of the time through painting, poppies, whose flower language means ‘comfort,’ naturally became my own motif,” he said, revealing that the wounds of the past were sublimated into the material of art.

In response to Shim Joo-ha's heavy remarks, Kim Min-kyung honestly confesses, "I understand writer Joo-ha's feelings," and "I also experienced school violence when I was in elementary school." At the same time, he said, "I felt like I shouldn't talk about this for a while. I felt like the victim was becoming the perpetrator...", revealing his cautious intentions. In response to Kim Min-kyung's story, "The memories of that time will never be forgotten even if I live the rest of my life and remain in my heart," MC Jeon Hyun-moo sends consolation and support, saying, "I wonder how hard it was to even talk about it."

The production team said, “Kim Min-kyung formed a very special bond with the artist by revealing experiences that are difficult to share in order to support the world of artist Sim Ju-ha’s work. She received applause when she said, ‘I hope everyone can heal their broken hearts by looking at my paintings.’ “You can look forward to Sim Ju-ha’s impressive works with colorful colors,” he said.

Meanwhile, episode 7 of KBS2's 'No Money, No Art' will be broadcast at 9:50 pm on the 4th.


Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr