Singer Sung Si-kyung was revealed to have been defrauded by his former manager. Sung Si-kyung expressed his gratitude for the support and comfort from those around him through his social media (SNS). The former manager has been reported by a third party.

On the 9th, Sung Si-kyung posted on SNS, "Although I have received many malicious comments before, I think this is the first time in my life that I have received so many comforting and encouraging messages, as if there are so many people who dislike me this much." He added, "I realized that I haven't lived so badly, and the sincere comfort and help meant a lot to me. Thank you." He also mentioned that he had been contacted by senior and junior singers as well as broadcasting officials, who shared their own experiences and encouraged him to stay strong.

He shared his thoughts, saying, "When I was young, I wondered what the four-character idiom 'saeongjima' meant, which appeared in books, but now I feel that being an adult means not getting overly excited or depressed, accepting everything calmly and wisely, and gratefully, even though it is not easy." He continued, "This has become a time to reflect deeply on the flow of my life, who I am, and my profession as a singer."

Sung Si-kyung made a promise to his fans, saying, "I will challenge myself with an end-of-year performance." He emphasized, "I will postpone my hardships until next year and take good care of my body and mind during the remaining time, preparing for a fun and warm end to the year that is true to myself."

According to the police on the 10th, Sung Si-kyung's former manager was reported on charges of embezzlement in the course of business and violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes. The accuser stated in the complaint, "The Sung Si-kyung case reminded me of the 'Shohei Ohtani interpreter case,' which became a hot topic across the United States," and argued that abusing a celebrity's trust for personal gain must be firmly punished.

Additionally, the accuser requested a thorough investigation by law enforcement, saying, "Considering Sung Si-kyung's status in the industry, the amount of damage is expected to be significant." It is known that Sung Si-kyung suffered financial damage amounting to several hundred million won from his former manager. The manager is believed to have diverted VIP tickets under the pretext of cracking down on scalping at concerts and collected profits through a bank account under his wife's name.

This incident is expected to have a significant impact on Sung Si-kyung's career. Despite the difficult situation, Sung Si-kyung has shown his determination to continue his musical activities. He is receiving comfort through communication with fans and is planning to return to the stage with an end-of-year performance.

Sung Si-kyung's case serves as a reminder of the importance of trust and relationships in the entertainment industry. Crimes committed by a celebrity's manager can cause serious damage not only to their career but also to the trust of their fans. Sung Si-kyung has shown his resolve to move forward in a better direction through this incident.

He conveyed a message to his fans, saying, "For the fans who support and wait for me, and above all, for myself," expressing his aspirations for future activities. Sung Si-kyung is determined to overcome this incident and make a fresh start.