Korean rockstar reveals childhood abuse by late father
Kim Yoon-ah, the vocalist for rock band Jaurim, said she was abused by her late father during childhood, adding that every member of her family was a victim. During the Sunday episode of the EBS documentary series "Sidae Mokgyeok," she spoke about her childhood. She said time seemed to stand still and she lived in constant fear that something might happen at any moment. She recalled her father…
Kim Yoon-ah, the lead singer of the rock band Jaurim, revealed during a recent interview that she was a victim of severe abuse during her childhood by her late father. This claim was made on the latest episode of the EBS documentary series Sidae Mokgyeok, aired on Sunday.
Kim detailed how her father would frequently assault her when she was in the second or third grade, for minor infractions like leaving soap residue on the dishes. Despite her young age, she internalized the blame for these assaults, feeling responsible even though she was unable to perform the chore perfectly.
Kim stressed that the abuse often came unannounced and with terrifying intensity. She described her father's violent nature as a pervasive reality throughout their family, stating that every member was a victim.
Following his death, she grappled with personal questions. "I created music while hating this man," she mused, "so what story should I tell now?" For Kim, the driving force behind her music has been her hatred towards her late father.
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