1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses the betrayal experienced by Korean singer Sung Si-kyung by his long-time manager, which has had a devastating impact on him mentally and emotionally.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 결혼식 | gyeolhonsik | wedding ceremony | He even fully sponsored the wedding ceremony. |
| 전액 지원하다 | jeonaek jiwonhada | to fully sponsor/support | He even fully sponsored the wedding ceremony. |
| 매니저 | maenijeo | manager | …the betrayal of his 10-year manager. |
| 배신하다 | baesinhada | to betray | …the betrayal of his 10-year manager. |
| 멘탈 붕괴 | mentʌl bungoe | mental breakdown | Sung Si-kyung’s mental breakdown due to the betrayal. |
| 겸직 | gyeomjik | concurrent employment | Sung Si-kyung had even allowed his manager to have concurrent employment. |
| 신뢰 | sinryu | trust | The trust between them was so deep that Sung Si-kyung had allowed his manager to have concurrent employment. |
| 경고 | gyeonggo | warning | Although there were warnings from those around him about the manager’s untrustworthiness, Sung Si-kyung trusted him until the end. |
| 멘탈이 나가다 | mentʌl-i nagada | to have a mental breakdown | Even his close acquaintances say that Sung Si-kyung’s mental state is in shambles. |
| 견디기 힘들다 | gyeondigi himdeurda | to be hard to endure | It was a continuous series of painful and hard-to-endure times for him. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
성시경은 자신의 10년지기 매니저의 배신을 겪었다. 그는 매니저를 마치 동생처럼 아꼈고, 결혼식도 전액 지원했을 정도로 깊은 신뢰관계를 가지고 있었다. 하지만 주변에서 “그 사람 위험하다”는 경고가 있었음에도 불구하고, 성시경은 끝까지 그를 믿었다.
Sung Si-kyung experienced the betrayal of his 10-year manager. He treated the manager like a younger brother and even fully sponsored his wedding ceremony, indicating the deep trust they had. However, despite warnings from those around him that the manager was untrustworthy, Sung Si-kyung trusted him until the end.
이 사실을 성시경 측에서도 알고 있었고, 겸직을 허용했을 정도로 신뢰가 깊었다. 하지만 결국 매니저의 배신으로 인해 성시경의 멘탈이 붕괴되었다. 현재 그는 심신의 회복을 위해 활동을 잠시 멈추고 있으며, 가까운 지인들조차 “멘탈이 나간 상태”라고 전하고 있다.
Sung Si-kyung’s side was aware of this fact, and the trust between them was so deep that Sung Si-kyung had allowed his manager to have concurrent employment. However, the manager’s eventual betrayal led to Sung Si-kyung’s mental breakdown. Currently, he has temporarily paused his activities to recover mentally and physically, and even his close acquaintances say that his mental state is in shambles.
괴롭고 견디기 힘든 시간의 연속이었다. 주변에서 경고했음에도 불구하고 성시경은 끝까지 그를 믿었고, 그로 인해 더욱 큰 상처를 받았다. 이번 사건으로 인해 그의 삶에 큰 혼란이 생겼고, 앞으로의 행보에도 영향을 미칠 것으로 보인다.
It was a continuous series of painful and hard-to-endure times for him. Despite the warnings from those around him, Sung Si-kyung trusted the manager until the end, which led to an even deeper wound. This incident has caused significant turmoil in his life, and it is likely to impact his future path as well.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What was the nature of the relationship between Sung Si-kyung and his manager?
- What were the signs that the manager was untrustworthy, and why did Sung Si-kyung continue to trust him?
- How has the betrayal affected Sung Si-kyung’s mental and emotional state?
- What actions has Sung Si-kyung taken in response to the betrayal?
- What are the potential long-term consequences of this incident for Sung Si-kyung?
5. Cultural and historical notes
In Korean entertainment industry, the relationship between artists and their managers is often very close, with managers taking on a quasi-familial role. The deep trust and reliance on managers can make betrayals particularly devastating, as seen in Sung Si-kyung’s case. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities artists face and the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries in such relationships.