Trot singer Sungmin, shocked viewers after sharing a frightening paranormal experience he had while recording music.
Sungmin appeared on the December 2 episode of SBS Life’s “Sinppal Talk Show: Ghostly Stories”, where he spoke about his busy life as a trot singer and adjusting to fatherhood. “After having a child, I feel the weight of being a provider. It makes me work even harder,” he shared.
Preparing for a Comeback
Sungmin revealed he is currently preparing for his next album, which includes three tracks — one of them titled “Godsaeng”, written by Sungmin himself. He asked the panel for advice on choosing a title track and timing his comeback.
Spiritual advisers on the show suggested that early next year, around January–February, would be an especially lucky period for him.
A Terrifying Recording Studio Incident
The theme of the episode focused on “words” and their power, leading to various supernatural and emotional stories. As discussions continued, Sungmin suddenly shared a chilling memory from a past recording session.
He recalled being in a locked recording studio with only the composer present when the unthinkable happened:
- “The door, which was locked, suddenly opened by itself.”
- “I heard footsteps stop right behind me.”
- “When I started singing… something next to me sang along.”
His vivid description left the studio in shock, with many viewers commenting online about how unsettling the experience sounded.
Despite the eerie moment, Sungmin continued to brighten the set with thoughtful reactions and humorous comments, earning praise as the show’s “empathy representative.”