Kim Min-seok apologizes for "interrupting singer's performance" at festival; 5 AM fire station visit also sparks controversy

As the invited singer performs passionately on stage, cheers erupt from the audience.
While preparing for the next song, the emcee stops the performance to introduce a special guest.
Emcee
"We would now like to invite our special guest, Democratic Party Representative Kim Min-seok, onto the stage."
The singer leaves the stage, and Democratic Party Representative Kim Min-seok takes the microphone.
Kim Min-seok / Democratic Party Representative (15th)
"The atmosphere is great today, isn't it? It's wonderful because (Sunchang) is the hometown of Minister Chung Dong-young, and it's also the district of our Representative Park Hee-seung..."
The People Power Party criticized the incident, calling it "the height of arrogance, unable to distinguish between a stage and a political rally."
As the controversy grew, Rep. Kim apologized, stating, "I had expressed my intention not to greet people since a performance was underway, but the emcee suddenly called my name, so I ended up giving a greeting. I am sorry for the inconvenience."
Rep. Kim's visit to a fire station at dawn last month has also come under scrutiny again.
At 5 AM, not only firefighters on duty but also those on break or on standby were present.
Kim Min-seok / Democratic Party Representative (30th of last month)
"I don't know if it's true that they said, 'Since we're already awake, we might as well stay,' but I am sorry."
The People Power Party criticized him, saying, "Are both the singers on stage and the firefighters who should be resting merely backdrops for Rep. Kim? The people are not props for Kim Min-seok's personal politics."
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