Cultural critic Kim Kap Soo tried to redeem himself following criticism of Park Eun Bin's speech at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards after bagging the grand prize.
After questioning Park Eun Bin's manners, Kim Kap Soo cleared he didn't intend to attack the Extraordinary Attorney Woo star. Instead, he cited her as an example.
Kim Kap Soo's Criticisms of Park Eun Bin
In the critic's initial remark on the YouTube channel Podppang Maebul Show via All Kpop, he said that emotions should be restrained during award ceremonies.
He then criticized the 30-year-old for being so emotional, questioning her excessive bowing and uncontrollable crying.
"I'm really sorry, Ms. Park Eun Bin, who received the grand prize," he stated. "She's an amazing actress and will do better, but she was crying with her nose running; it's just..."
The show's host, Choi Wook, tried to oppose his guest, asking him if Park Eun Bin couldn't be emotional after winning a major award.
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"Not only at award ceremonies, but you shouldn't provoke emotions in front of others under any circumstances," Kim Kap Soo explained.
He then pointed out that The King's Affection star bowed over 30 times to everyone around her when she made her way to the stage.
"What kind of manners is that?" he asked.
He then compared him to Song Hye Kyo, saying she should have some dignity and learn from The Glory star.
Kim Kap Soo Cleared Park Eun Bin Criticism
After being in the hot waters and heavily criticized by the netizens, Kim Kap Soo stressed that his comments weren't directed at Park Eun Bin and only used her as an example.
"It doesn't matter if there is much criticism about me. But Park Eun Bin became the subject of my story," he clarified in an interview with IMBC Entertainment.
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"I was expressing my thoughts that our society is immature and that the members of our society are still expressing themselves without the virtue of self-restraint in the relationship between people," he continued.
He added that he just pointed out two things regarding award ceremonies.
"One is that there is no content in the speech, and only the expression of gratitude to individuals is repeated," Kim Kap Soo disclosed. "When you're in the spotlight, at least the suppression of emotions is required."
He knew it had been widely accepted due to overflowing emotions, and he had no intention to personally attack Park Eun Bin.
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"I just took her as an example because she is the grand prize winner, and she stood in the public's eyes," he stated.
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