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| Kim Minki, the head of Hakjeon, passed away on the 21st at the age of 73. Photo | Hakjeon |
‘Sports Seoul | By Jeong Ha-eun Reporter] Following the death of singer Kim Minki after battling cancer, mourners paid their respects at his funeral hall.’, ‘Kim Minki’s funeral was set up at Seoul National University Hospital Funeral Hall on the 22nd. From 12:30 PM on that day, actors, colleagues, and acquaintances came to pay their respects to the deceased.’, ‘Jang Hyeon-seong, who fulfilled his dream of becoming an actor by performing on the Hakjeon theater stage operated by the deceased for 33 years, visited the funeral hall and expressed his sorrow, saying, “I would have been grateful if you had stayed with us a little longer, and my heart is very saddened.” He trembled as he conveyed his poignant feelings, saying, “I hope you go to a good place in peace.”‘,
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| Photo of the late Kim Minki who passed away on the 21st. Photo | Hakjeon Theater |
‘Meanwhile, Kim Minki was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer last year and passed away on the night of the 21st at 8:26 PM.’, ‘Kim Minki entered the painting department at Seoul National University in 1970 and started his music career by forming the folk duo Dobi-Du with his friend Kim Young-se. The following year, he released his first solo album, including “Morning Dew.”‘, ‘However, when “Morning Dew” became widely known during the democratization movement, the authoritarian regime designated it as a banned song and also oppressed Kim Minki. After serving in the military, Kim Minki entered the labor scene and created songs like “Pine Tree” and a musical called “Factory Light.”‘, ‘In March 1991, Kim Minki established Hakjeon Theater and Hakjeon Theater Company in Seoul Daehak-ro. Since the opening of Hakjeon, he directed performances and produced stars. The late Kim Kwang-seok was the greatest star produced by Hakjeon. Musicians like Yoon Do-hyun, Na Yoon-sun, and Jung Jae-il grew up as Hakjeon alumni.’, ‘In 1994, the musical “Subway Line 1,” which premiered, had a long run, and many actors such as Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Yoon-seok, Hwang Jung-min, Jang Hyun-seong, and Jo Seung-woo passed through it.’, ‘As news spread about Hakjeon closing and the revelation of his health problems, many expressed their sympathy and wished for his recovery, but ultimately news of his passing brought sorrow.’, ‘The funeral will be held on the 24th at 8 AM, and the burial will be at Cheonan Park Cemetery. [email protected]’, ‘If you have any news tips, please send them to [email protected]’, ‘ Copyright ⓒ Sports Seoul&’, , [ Popular Articles ], , , , , , , , , , ,