Comedian Kim Ji-hye's father has passed away, and Park Jun-hyung's father-in-law... They have vacated their broadcasting spots in sorrow.
Comedian Kim Ji-hye announced her father's passing, and it has been reported that her husband, Park Jun-hyung, who is the late man's son-in-law, was also absent from the radio.
On the 31st, sad news was shared in the broadcasting industry. Kim Ji-hye's father, who is also comedian Park Jun-hyung's father-in-law, Kim Dong-chul, passed away on the 30th. As the late man's daughter, Kim Ji-hye is engulfed in great loss, and Park Jun-hyung is also sharing his wife's sorrow.
As the news of the late man's passing was shared through broadcasting, many are sending their condolences and sharing in their grief.
This news was relayed during the broadcast of MBC Standard FM's 'Park Jun-hyung and Park Young-jin's 2 PM Manse' aired on the 30th. During the broadcast, Park Young-jin said, "I just heard the news that Mr. Park Jun-hyung's father-in-law has passed away," and urgently announced Park Jun-hyung's absence. He continued, "Today, I will unfortunately have to proceed alone," and continued the broadcast in place of Park Jun-hyung. He then added, "We hope that Mr. Park Jun-hyung will see his father-in-law off well and return next week with a bright appearance," offering condolences that invoked a heavy atmosphere.
Later, with Park Jun-hyung's absence, fellow comedian Park Seong-gwang took over the hosting duties on the 31st broadcast. Park Seong-gwang, who has always engaged with listeners in a cheerful manner, continued the broadcast amid a somewhat solemn atmosphere, filling in for Park Jun-hyung's absence. Fans expressed their hopes for Park Jun-hyung's quick recovery and return to a bright demeanor, sending messages of comfort to his family.
Kim Ji-hye and Park Jun-hyung, who married in 2005 and have two daughters, are quietly holding the funeral of the late man amid deep sorrow. The memorial hall for the deceased is set up in Room 7, 3rd floor of the Seoul National Cemetery, and the funeral will take place at 7 a.m. on the 2nd. The burial site is at Seoul National Cemetery.
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