"Eternal Youth, Hero" Former and Current President → Cultural World...the late Kim Min-ki's mourning wave
Jul 22, 2024
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Kim Min-ki reportedly passed away on the 21st due to worsening symptoms of gastric cancer, his chronic disease. He was 73.
President Yoon Suk Yeol expressed his condolences on Facebook on the 22nd, saying, `History will remember Kim Min-ki as an eternal young man with infinite affection for art and the world.'
President Yoon once met a teacher at Hakrim Cafe in Dongsung-dong"The passion resonated in my heart. I hope that the will of the teacher who loved children will continue in 'Arco Dream Field Theater'. I wish you all the best in your life, and I offer my condolences to the bereaved family," he said his last greeting.
Former President Moon Jae In also paid tribute on his Facebook page, saying, `He instilled an eternal youth spirit along with the aspirations of democracy in the midst of endless hardships in the harsh times.'
Former President Moon said, `Kim Min-ki, who led the Korean pop culture world and received great respect and love from the people and artists, has passed away. We pray for the deceased and express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families.'
"Kim Min-ki was a man who instilled eternal youth spirit along with the aspiration of democracy even in endless hardships in the harsh times," he said. "His songs and performances were hope and comfort to the people walking in times of adversity and chaos." He changed the world with music." Finally, "'Greener than evergreen, clearer than morning dew' Kim Min-ki left far away, but he will be with us forever in our hearts.'"
There was also a memorial service for junior singers. Yoon Do-hyun, a pre-school singer, referred to me as "Kim Min-ki, a musician who is like a father to me and I respect him", and "Kim Min-ki, who will always live in my heart".
Then "I will miss my school, teacher, and Daehak-ro a lot."," he posted a photo. The black-and-white photo posted by Yoon Do-hyun shows the late Kim Min-ki's life.
Previously, singer Park Hak-hak, a former student, posted a picture with the deceased while he was alive and thanked him. Be at peace in a beautiful place" expressed condolences.
Singer Lee Jeok-do "Brother, I believe you will be at peace with a beer in heaven."Thank you, my hero. I love you." expressed longing.
Singer Ali "When I had yellow hair, I met him when I sat across from him at an after party"It was an honor to know and feel the footsteps of your art life, and to feel a little bit through the song. May you now rest in peace and peace by the Lord.." in memory.
Former SM Entertainment executive producer Lee Soo-man mourned, `I deeply respect and pray for Kim Min-ki, who instilled a youth spirit through music in Korea in an era of chaos of reverse and growth.'
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Yang Hee-eun's song "Morning Isul" spread from the mouth of college students to the mouth, resonating in the square during the 1987 Democratic Uprising, and became a representative song of the spirit of resistance.
Since opening a small theater school in Daehak-ro in 1991, Kim Min-ki has produced stars by directing performances. The late Kim Kwang-seok was the best star produced by the school, and musicians such as Yoon Do-hyun, Na Yoon-sun, and Jung Jae-il were from the school. Seol Kyung-gu, Kim Yoon-seok, Hwang Jeong-min, Jang Hyun-sung, and Cho Seung-woo, who were called the "five brothers of Hakjeon eagles".
It was something like ' (the deceased) always said 'I'm just thankful' I'm worried about you'," he said in his will. In addition, "The condolence money and harmony decided not to accept the will of the deceased".
He is survived by his spouse, Lee Mi-young, and two sons, and the mortuary was set up at the funeral hall of Seoul National University Hospital. The coffin is set at 8 a.m. on the 24th, and the burial site is Cheonan Park Cemetery.
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