Singer Lyn denies rumors of being a strict disciplinarian in the music industry
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Singer Lyn denied rumors that she was a strict disciplinarian among junior artists in the music industry.
- Lyn stated she never personally reprimanded junior singers, but advised their agency CEO to encourage better greetings.
- Fellow artist Hwang Chi-yeul recalled Lyn treating him kindly when they first met.
Singer Lyn has addressed persistent rumors that she acted as a strict disciplinarian within the K-pop industry, asserting that she never personally disciplined junior artists.
Appearing on the SBS show 'My Little Old Boy,' Lyn, along with Hwang Chi-yeul and Jo Jin-se, discussed industry dynamics. Hwang Chi-yeul recounted his first encounter with Lyn in 2007, mentioning he had heard rumors about her being intimidating.
I heard rumors that you were very scary. They said you would scold junior artists if they lacked manners or acted arrogant.
"I heard rumors that you were very scary," Hwang Chi-yeul told Lyn. "They said you would scold junior artists if they lacked manners or acted arrogant."
I have never once scolded a junior artist. I directly told the CEO, 'It would be good if they greeted people properly,' before they got into trouble elsewhere.
Lyn clarified her stance, stating, "I have never once scolded a junior artist. I directly told the CEO, 'It would be good if they greeted people properly,' before they got into trouble elsewhere."
Hwang Chi-yeul expressed gratitude, recalling that Lyn had been welcoming and kind to him when they first met. Lyn reciprocated the compliment, praising Hwang Chi-yeul as someone who is well-liked by his colleagues for being funny, cheerful, and talented.
You were very welcoming and kind to me back then. Thank you.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.