Similar to Lim Young-woong, but "Screen Time Missing"... Kim Hee-jae Comforts Fans, "I Will Work Harder"

Trot singer Kim Hee-jae. Photo by Showplay Co., Ltd.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] Trot singer Kim Heejae personally comforted fans amid controversy over his concert airtime.

On the 22nd, Kim Heejae posted on his SNS, "I love you, my companion on this journey, don't be upset," adding, "I will work harder from now on and show you many good sides. I love you. Heerang."

Previously, on the 21st, TV Chosun aired the live broadcast of the 'Mr. Trot National Thank You Concert' held in Seoul. At this concert, the top 7 contestants of 'Mr. Trot'?Lim Youngwoong, Youngtak, Lee Chanwon, Kim Hojung, Jung Dongwon, Jang Minho, and Kim Heejae?delivered fantastic performances.

However, in the broadcast on the 21st, Kim Hojung, who recently admitted to illegal gambling and was completely edited out, along with Kim Heejae, had only one solo song and one duet song aired, raising suspicions among fans that his airtime was "missing." In contrast, other performers had 4 to 5 songs broadcast, leading to criticism from fans regarding the airtime distribution.

According to various media reports, some fans are currently demanding a re-edited version from TV Chosun that adjusts the singers' airtime.