Song Ga In was caught in a controversy due to her event's expensive cost.
One media reported on October 8 that Song's local festival participation fee exceeded 30 million won.
According to a local festival official, the media wrote, "It is too expensive to call Song on the stage. We are not going to call her to the event. "
"'Mistrot' singers do not have their own songs, but if you receive a lot of money for events, it must be against your conscience. Even if there are two or three hits, the singer usually does not exceed 5 million won," reported the media.
The media also added that Song's contributions have recently surpassed 30 million won, and trot stars such as Jang Yoon-jung, Hong Jin-young, and Namjin are paid usually between 10 and 150 million won.
Song was elected as the first in TV Chosun 'Mistrot' and reached her climax. Song Ga In, who has been reborn as a beloved national singer of all ages, has proved her talents by appearing in popular performing shows such as 'Taste of Wife', and 'Let's Go Pick Mulberry.'
As the popularity increased, Song's event cost rose naturally. At the MBC 'Radio Star', which appeared in May, Song Gye-in said, "The event pay ran 20 times."
Local festival officials are blaming for this soaring price. However, the public is uncomfortable with this problem, saying this is "natural phenomenon" and "don't call it if it is too expensive." That is because Song's impact is well known at a glance.
It can be furious for local festival officials, but the change is unlikely as it is a price naturally formed by market demand and supply.
Song Ga-in is planning to release a new song and hold her first solo recital 'Again' in November.
