'Kim Geonhee Targeted' An Chi-hwan's New Song, Yoon: "Sorry to My Wife... Engaged in Personal Attacks and Misogyny"

"Summoning a Great Musician to a Low-Level Offensive, Unbelievable Character and Standards"
An Chi-hwan "Evaluation and Interpretation Are the Listener's Responsibility"

Digital single cover image of An Chi-hwan's 'A Woman Who Resembles Michael Jackson'. / Photo by A&L Entertainment

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, strongly criticized claims that singer An Chi-hwan's song "A Woman Who Resembles Michael Jackson" was aimed at his wife Kim Geon-hee, saying, "It is too bizarre to summon a great musician for such a low-level attack."

On the afternoon of the 14th, right after a party meeting at the National Assembly, Yoon responded to reporters' questions about the controversy over An's new song allegedly disparaging Kim by saying, "I do not want to comment on family matters," but added the above statement.

Yoon continued, "Michael Jackson was a great musician who warmly cared for people in need all over the world," and said, "It is too bizarre to summon such a great musician for such a low-level attack, and I am truly baffled by the character and level of those who are carrying out such acts."

On the same day, Yoon also addressed the controversy on his Facebook page. He wrote, "Because I am involved in politics, even my appearance is judged in front of the people, and my wife has endured many hardships as a woman," adding, "Freedom of expression must still respect common sense. To even create a song that repeatedly attacks an individual and promotes misogyny is outrageous."

He further stated, "Michael Jackson was a great musician who warmly cared for people in need around the world. Nevertheless, he suffered through countless unfounded rumors and slanders by gossipmongers, enduring unhappy times. I understand the devastating feelings he must have experienced," and urged, "I hope that this incident does not tarnish the honor of Michael Jackson, and that we deeply reflect on the humanity he pursued."

On the 14th, Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, posted on his Facebook criticizing singer Ahn Chi-hwan, who released the song "A Woman Who Resembles Michael Jackson."

Meanwhile, An released "A Woman Who Resembles Michael Jackson" on the 12th. The song includes lyrics such as "Why are you like that / What are you dreaming of / You should wish for what you want / Are you out of your mind," and "A woman who resembles Michael Jackson / A woman who changed her face many times / A woman who changed her name many times / No more No more / One such person is enough."

Some speculated that the song was targeting Kim, noting the repeated use of "Geoni," which reminds listeners of Kim's name. Additionally, claims arose that the lyrics "A woman who changed her name many times" were aimed at Kim, who has a history of name changes.

As the controversy grew, An refrained from commenting on the evaluation and interpretation of the song, stating that it is up to the listeners. He posted on his YouTube channel "An Chi-hwan TV," saying, "Thank you for your opinions on the recently released 'A Woman Who Resembles Michael Jackson.' Although I created the song, as a creator, I believe that the evaluation and interpretation of the song after its release belong to the listeners."

However, An clarified, "I would like to clarify one thing to avoid misunderstanding: the 'such person' mentioned in the last part, 'One such person is enough,' does not refer to Michael Jackson but to the secret power behind the Park Geun-hye administration who is currently in prison."

He added, "The abuse of power happened just a few years ago. It was a dark shadow of power that brought despair to the entire nation. This song was created like a talisman out of the urgent fear that such a nightmare could repeat," and expressed his hope that "my feelings will be fully conveyed to the people."

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