Singer Sung Si-kyung, deeply wounded by the betrayal of a manager he treated like family, has stood back up amid support. The manager who betrayed Sung Si-kyung's trust has been reported by a third party and is heading toward a "rewarding the virtuous and punishing the wicked," "justice prevails" ending.
Sung Si-kyung took the stage on the 9th at the 2025 Incheon Airport Sky Festival held at Inspire Resort on Yeongjongdo, Incheon.
This stage drew intense public and fan interest because it was Sung Si-kyung's first official appearance after it became known that his former manager, Mr. A, betrayed him by selling scalped tickets and embezzling funds.
Earlier, it was revealed that Sung Si-kyung suffered financial losses in the hundreds of millions of won after being betrayed by his former manager, Mr. A, who had worked with him for more than 10 years and whom he treated like family to the extent of even supporting wedding expenses. The agency also acknowledged the seriousness as an act that "betrays the company's trust" and said it feels deep responsibility for oversight and management.
After taking the stage, Sung Si-kyung said, "As you all have seen in the articles, I'm okay. I came to sing with a happy heart, so I hope everyone enjoys it together," and "I'll do my best and sing to check my voice," delivering comments that showed composure.
After the performance, Sung Si-kyung said, "I've received a lot of malicious comments before, but I've never received so many messages of comfort and support like this in my life. It made me think I haven't lived that badly, and it truly provided a lot of consolation and help. Thank you," and added, "When I was young I wondered what the proverb 'saeongjima' that appeared in four-character idiom books meant, but I feel that being an adult means accepting everything calmly, wisely and, though not easy, gratefully, without getting too excited over gains and losses. This has become a time to reflect a lot on the flow of my life, who I am, and the profession of being a singer."
Risen amid support and consolation, Sung Si-kyung will meet fans with year-end performances. He will hold "2025 Sung Si-kyung year-end concert Sung Si-kyung" for four days on Dec. 25, 26, 27 and 28 at KSPO Dome, Olympic Park in Seoul. It is a branded annual performance, and they decided to continue holding it this year to keep the promise with fans.
While Sung Si-kyung gained strength from support and consolation, his former manager Mr. A, who shattered that trust, was reported by a third party. The complaint against Sung Si-kyung's former manager Mr. A was reported to Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul on the 10th. The complaint accusing Mr. A said, "The Sung Si-kyung case recalled the interpreter case involving Shohei Ohtani that became a hot topic across the United States. Pursuing private gain by abusing a celebrity's trust must be firmly punished," and, "Considering Sung Si-kyung's standing in the industry and the expectation that the amount of damage may not be small, we ask that investigative authorities conduct a thorough investigation, carefully review whether the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes applies, and handle the matter strictly."
Sung Si-kyung, who gained strength from support and consolation and rose again, and in contrast, the former manager who betrayed trust and was reported amid criticism — the opposing images bring to mind the four-character idioms "justice prevails" and "rewarding the virtuous and punishing the wicked."
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