Age 73
The founder of ‘아침이슬’… Established the school theater in 1991, ‘[이데일리 Reporter Jang Byeong-ho] Kim Minki, the representative of the school theater symbolizing Daehangno for over 30 years and producing younger artists, passed away on the 21st at the age of 73.’,
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, ‘According to the school theater on the 22nd, Representative Kim passed away on the previous day due to worsening symptoms of stomach cancer.’,
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, ‘Born in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do in 1951, Representative Kim released several songs including ‘아침이슬’ (1970). In 1991, he opened the school theater in Daehangno and created a new theater culture with musicals such as ‘Subway Line 1,’ leaving a significant mark in Korean popular culture for the past 33 years.’,
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, ‘Representative Kim was diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall. Determining that it was difficult to continue operating the theater due to health deterioration and financial difficulties, he closed the doors of the School Blue Theater on March 15 this year. However, he fought against the illness with a strong will to bring back the school theater’s repertoire to the stage.’,
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, ‘The school theater expressed, “We hope that the deceased, who devoted his entire life to meeting the audience with good works, may rest in peace.”.’,
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, ‘He is survived by his wife, Im Mi-young, and two sons. The funeral altar is set up at Seoul National University Hospital.’,
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