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Singer Lee Gyuseok Mourns the Passing of His Father, Lee Jeongseon

Singer Lee Gyuseok Mourns the Passing of His Father, Lee Jeongseon
Lee Gyuseok's father, Lee Jeongseon, has passed away at the age of 91.
He is keeping vigil at the funeral, which will last for three days.
The late Jeongseon spent his final moments with family.

The news of singer Lee Gyuseok's father, Lee Jeongseon, passing at the age of 91 has been announced. According to the obituary on the 28th, the late Jeongseon spent his final moments surrounded by family, while Lee Gyuseok is keeping vigil at the funeral. The funeral has been set at the 2nd Special Room of Ewha Seoul Hospital, where condolences began at 9 AM. Family and colleagues from the entertainment industry have come to pay their respects. The funeral will last for three days, with the burial scheduled for 8 AM on the 30th at Bundang Memorial Park. At 61 years of age, Lee Gyuseok debuted in 1987 at the MBC University Song Festival, later performing in the 'Youth's March' before finding great success as a solo artist with 'Train and Pine Tree.'

Lee Gyuseok has established himself as an artist who embodies both popularity and emotional depth within the South Korean music industry. His song 'Train and Pine Tree' has been cherished for its unique metaphors and lyrical beauty. This track has significantly contributed to his position as a solo artist, remaining an iconic piece of Korean popular music. The passing of his father must be a profound sorrow for him, leaving fans and industry colleagues resonating with his pain.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

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Source: tvdaily.co.kr