The costume produced by the late André Kim, touched by his hands, was valued at 9.9 billion won.
In the 3rd episode of KBS 1TV's 'Emotional Show of 100 People: The Signature,' broadcast on Nov. 6 at 7:40 p.m., the 'Carnegie Hall debut costume' of popera tenor Lim Hyung-joo, who became the first Korean male soloist and the youngest ever to perform on the stage of Carnegie Hall in New York, appeared as a signature. The costume Lim Hyung-joo wore during the Carnegie Hall performance, which was his first step toward the global stage, was made by the world-renowned designer, the late André Kim.
Lim Hyung-joo conveyed that it is a precious symbol like a 'lucky charm' throughout his music career. The valuation from the national appraisal panel reached a maximum of 9.9 billion won, but the average appraisal value by the national appraisers concluded at 270 million won. The final appraisal value from the professional appraisers was set at 26 million won.
The signature of 'BK' Kim Byung-hyun, who became the first Korean to play a significant role in winning the World Series in Major League Baseball, was revealed next. His signature consisted of two World Series championship rings. Kim Byung-hyun shared how he remembers his time with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001 and the Boston Red Sox in 2004. The national appraisal value of his signature, which contains traces of his fighting spirit and glory, was 590 million won, while the final appraisal value from the professional appraisers came out to 260 million won.
'Emotional Show of 100 People: The Signature' is a new concept appraisal program that highlights the lives of individuals representing various fields such as art, sports, broadcasting, and culture through their possessions, 'signatures.' It shed light on the stories of sweat and tears contained in each individual's 'signature', evoking empathy and thrill from those who experienced that era. Particularly, being broadcast live allowed viewers to express their emotions and reactions in real-time, contributing to a reevaluation of the symbolism and value of the 'signature,' enhancing the viewing experience.
Previously, the national appraisal value of 'Korean Express' Park Chan-ho's three Dodgers collectibles was set at 1.6 billion won, while the professional appraisers estimated it at 340 million won. The 'Papillon chair' of Venerable Beopjeong, known as 'the spiritual teacher of Korea,' was appraised as 'immeasurable treasure' by both the national and professional appraisal panels, causing admiration. Additionally, the hanbok worn by Kim Yeon-ja, the first Korean singer to hold a solo concert in Pyongyang, North Korea, had a national appraisal value of 300 million won and a final appraisal value of 120 million won, while Jang Hyuk's boxing gloves, which endured 28 years of acting, had a national appraisal value of 71 million won and a final appraisal value of 9.5 million won.
Actress Kim Jung-eun and announcer Park Cheol-kyu shared real-time emotions with the public in the new concept appraisal program KBS 1TV's 'Emotional Show of 100 People: The Signature,' presenting celebrities' collectibles alongside their stories, offering emotions that transcend mere value.
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