Singer Tei Celebrates Birthday Amid Controversy and Political Change

Singer Tei recently faced backlash from some netizens but found joy in celebrating his birthday on a day marked by the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. On April 4, he expressed gratitude to the production team of MBC's Good Morning FM and his fans, stating, "My history + our history. A historic day. Thank you." He also shared a screenshot of Constitutional Court Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae, calling it a "historic 4/4." Just days prior, Tei had endured a challenging time following comments made during a broadcast. On April 1, while discussing current events on Good Morning FM, he expressed sorrow over the passing of former People Power Party member Jang Je-won, saying, "It's unfortunate." This remark drew criticism from some listeners, who accused him of insensitivity, prompting Tei to clarify his statements. In the opening of the April 2 broadcast, he explained, "I was just trying to go about my daily life, but something I said became news, and it scared me." He emphasized that his comments were not meant to express sorrow over an individual's death but rather the circumstances surrounding it. Tei acknowledged the backlash, stating, "I understand why some are upset. If you only read the article, you might be angry. I want to clarify that was not my intention." He also thanked listeners who reached out to him, expressing appreciation for their support as the controversy began to settle.