Singer Lee Seung-yoon left a message of condolence for the late critic Kim Young Dae.
Lee Seung-yoon recently shared a photo of himself with critic Kim Young Dae on his social media and added a long tribute. The photo was taken in a studio bathed in neon light and shows Lee Seung-yoon and critic Kim Young Dae standing side by side, reaching out their hands toward each other. It is a scene that symbolically shows the relationship between the two, who met through music.
Lee Seung-yoon wrote that he "visited critic Kim Young Dae's wake yesterday and long wondered whether mourning alone would be more appropriate," adding that "I couldn't stop thinking about what the job of a critic is and what should be said when that time stops." He went on to explain the reason he posted, saying, "As a musician, I wanted to offer the words that should be said."
He also recalled the late critic, saying, "The few moments when the critic listened to my story deeply were very special in my musical life," and, "a person who quietly embraced music and the people between it for a long time." He expressed deep respect and gratitude, saying, "Thank you for leaving special sentences and reasons for those who love music. Because of you, the music still flows."
Finally, Lee Seung-yoon concluded his condolence by saying, "I offer my deepest condolences to the deceased." The bright neon-lit moments of laughter in the past and the calm sentences accepting the present farewell contrasted and left a strong impression.
After the post was made public, fans also paid tribute to the deceased in the comments, responding, "We will remember the perspective that loved music," and, "Lee Seung-yoon's writing stays with me for a long time," quietly adding their sentiments.<
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