Singer Kim Gun-mo breaks his silence and makes a comeback after 6 years.
Kim Gun-mo, the original star of "My Little Old Boy," is finally returning. News about the nationwide tour concert has been revealed through YES24 tickets.
Kim Gun-mo, who was evaluated to be in his "second prime" with the highest ratings every week on SBS's entertainment show "My Little Old Boy," and who was the top choice for broadcast, advertising, and performance casting, halted all activities due to a controversy that erupted at the peak in 2019. Although the incident was revealed to be fabricated and he was acquitted, he has maintained a long silence since then.
However, even during the hiatus, his music did not stop. The succession of remakes by junior singers, constant music playback and reevaluation through new media, and the articles pouring in just by mentioning the name "Kim Gun-mo" have proven that he remains a strong presence connected with the public.
"He was away from the stage, but he never let go of music for even a moment," is what insiders noted. Most importantly, since he has not given a single interview in the past 6 years, there is keen interest in whether he will express his feelings for the first time during this performance. Attention from fans and the industry is focused on whether Kim Gun-mo, the original star of "My Little Old Boy," will continue to shine with his unique charm.
Meanwhile, the concert production company Istar Media Company will exclusively open ticket sales for the '25-26 Kim Gun-mo Live Tour "KIM GUN MO" through YES24 tickets on Friday, August 29. This tour is expected to expand to major cities nationwide including Seoul in January next year, after stops in Busan on September 27, Daegu on October 18, and Daejeon on December 20.
Kim Gun-mo halted all entertainment activities in 2019 after being accused of sexual assault. At the time, an employee at a nightlife establishment, referred to as Ms. A, claimed she was sexually assaulted by Kim Gun-mo in 2016 and filed a lawsuit against him, resulting in his sudden departure from the SBS entertainment program "My Little Old Boy."
However, the prosecution dismissed the case against Kim Gun-mo in November 2021, two years after the complaint. Ms. A appealed, but her appeal was rejected in June 2022, and a subsequent request for a retrial was also denied, concluding the case. Meanwhile, Kim Gun-mo married pianist Jang Ji-yeon in 2020, but the marriage ended in divorce about 2 years and 8 months later, once again drawing public sympathy.
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