Broadcaster Ahn Hyun-mo mourned music critic the late Kim Young Dae.
On the 28th, Ahn Hyun-mo mourned the late Kim Young Dae, who had completed his funeral rites, saying, "I never imagined the day would come when these words would come out of my mouth, let alone that it would come so soon.. By now you must have already arrived in heaven and be eating something delicious, so even if I can't believe it I have to accept it."
Ahn Hyun-mo recalled Kim Young Dae, saying, "A stylish, cheerful and admirable friend who approached everyone she met with kindness and an open, nonjudgmental heart, making others happy and comfortable. Even though I, who am shy, met her as an adult, she made me feel like an old classmate regardless of age or gender, and we could talk about music, movies, small worries and even absurd imaginings honestly and in detail—my best friend. Above all, she was always excited about the talk of his wife and children. This year, as in every year by his Christmas tradition, he watched his daughter's favorite movie, 'The Family Man,' one last time and closed his eyes—a true family man who knew the value of the most precious things in life, a father and husband, a son and older brother, Young Dae-nim."
She continued, "And a music critic and writer who was unparalleled in pop culture criticism and communication. There was so much left for him to show and tell us.. Surrounded by the people he longed to see in heaven, may he listen to heavenly music he has never heard before to his heart's content and chatter away about everything until we all meet again," and added, "He always called me his best friend, but I was always lacking; I sincerely reflect on that and will remember, miss and mourn the late Kim Young Dae forever.. Rest peacefully without any worries..."
Kim Young Dae, who died on the 24th, graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in business administration and received a doctorate in ethnomusicology from the University of Washington in the United States. His criticism, which combined the sharp industrial analysis of a business scholar with the humanistic depth of an anthropologist, is credited with elevating K-pop criticism from the level of appreciation to the realm of "cultural phenomenon."
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