broadcaster Kim Song revealed tattoos covering her entire body and struck back at malicious commenters.
On the 28th, Kim Song posted several photos on her social media. She directly expressed her thoughts on tattoos, saying, "I don't drink, smoke, or date men. My only pleasure to relieve stress is tattoos." She added, "A talented tattoo artist who does all kinds and genres of tattoos," and introduced the account and shop location of the tattoo artist who worked on her.
In the released photos, Kim Song's body was densely covered with tattoos of various designs, including crosses. Her back, arms, thighs, calves and even behind her ears were filled with tattoos. What drew attention was that they looked like traces with different meanings, not just simple decorations.
Kim Song said each tattoo also contained a personal story. She said, "I had the picture and handwriting that my son Seon drew when he was six tattooed exactly as they were," and added, "11, 16, 17… Seon's drawing from when he was 6 remains on my body," adding a deep resonance. The child's handwriting and drawing remain as a record that does not fade over time.
Many netizens showed various reactions and offered support after seeing this, but some malicious commenters also left comments. Kim Song captured and preserved those comments and responded, "Are they all just old fogeys? Is this the late Joseon era? Erasing even expressions of freedom in a liberal democracy? Oppression? Did any of you contribute money for my tattoos?" and said, "Malicious commenters who are witch-hunting, mind your own lives."
She went on, "I am 55, but my mind is young. My parents from both sides of the family don't say anything either. Why? Because I fulfill my roles as wife, mother and daughter-in-law well. No one can tell me how to live my life. None of you contributed anything. I pity the busybodies who waste time and emotions glaring at my tattoos and leaving malicious comments."
Earlier, Kim Song firmly stood up to malicious comments directed at her. She said, "I was told I was partying when I was doing well," and emphasized, "I have been a working adult who earned money as a dancer since I was 20." She also candidly revealed her past, saying, "I was the first singer at an agency with prominent artists who flopped."
Meanwhile, Kim Song married Kang Won-rae, formerly of the group Clon, in 2003. Kang Won-rae was diagnosed with paralysis of the lower body after a traffic accident in 2000, and Kim Song has received much support for staying by her husband's side and leading the family after the accident.
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