The news of comedian Kim Ji-hye's father's passing and Park Jun-hyung's father-in-law's passing has plunged the broadcasting industry into deep sorrow. In particular, junior comedians filled the seats to show their loyalty, while tears from Kim Ji-min, who is also experiencing the pain of losing her father, caught attention.
On July 30, Kim Ji-hye's father and Park Jun-hyung's father-in-law, the late Kim Dong-cheol, passed away. The bereaved family is quietly carrying out the late one's funeral.
Park Jun-hyung briefly left the broadcast due to the sudden news of the death, and it was reported that his junior, Park Sung-kwang, continued the radio broadcast in his place. Park Young-jin announced Park Jun-hyung's absence during the show, saying, "We hope that Mr. Park Jun-hyung will say goodbye to his father-in-law well and return looking bright next week."
Additionally, scenes of Kim Ji-min quietly shedding tears at the funeral of Kim Ji-hye's father have caught attention. It is reported that Kim Ji-min, who had a deep connection with the deceased while he was alive, felt even more sorrowful and expressed her condolences while embracing the bereaved family. Kim Ji-min likely empathizes with this grief as she has also experienced the loss of her father in the past.
Previously, after experiencing the separation from her father in 2017, Kim Ji-min expressed her longing by sending a text message to her father, and she has recently shown emotional moments conveying her longing for him during broadcasts. At the 2012 KBS Entertainment Awards, Kim Ji-min left an emotional remark, saying, "Dad, please get better soon so you can see your daughter succeed," which brought tears to many eyes.
In particular, it is depicted that Kim Ji-min has been feeling the absence of her father even more strongly after recently getting married. On her wedding day, her then-boyfriend Kim Joon-ho helped carry her father's casket and remained by her side throughout the funeral, which moved everyone. On the wedding day, Kim Ji-min's mother expressed her gratitude to Kim Joon-ho at the ceremony, making the atmosphere poignant.
Kim Ji-hye, Park Jun-hyung, and Kim Ji-min are all seen sharing their respective pains, providing comfort and support for one another.
Meanwhile, despite Park Jun-hyung's absence, junior comedians filled his role seamlessly. They showed loyalty and consideration as junior comedians, confirming their allegiance while leading the broadcast stably. Meanwhile, the late one's funeral hall has been set up at the Seoul Central Veterans Hospital, and the burial will take place at 7 a.m. on the 2nd. The final resting place is Seoul National Cemetery.
Kim Ji-hye and Park Jun-hyung were married in 2005 and have two daughters.
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