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| ▲This photo shows singer Hyun Mee (Yonhap) |
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| ▲This photo shows mortuary of Hyun Mee. (Yonhap) |
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| ▲This photo shows flowers stationed in front of the mortuary. (Yonhap) |
SEOUL April 7 (Yonhap) -- The mortuary of singer Hyun Mee, real name Kim Myung-sun, who passed away on the April 4, has been set up at 10 a.m. on the April 7 at the funeral hall of Chung-Ang University Hospital in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. A memorial visit to the mortuary continued from the morning to honor the "forever diva."
At the entrance of the funeral hall, flowers for the mortuary arrived one after another. On the indicator stationed in front of the mortuary addressed, names of the family members Lee Young-gon, the eldest son who also made name for himself as a singer, and Won Joon-hee, who is a second daughter-in-law also known for her track released in 1980s "Love is like glass."
The mortuary was strictly prohibited from outsiders from entering, the memorial service was held by family members and close friends of South Korean singer Hyun Mee.
At 10:30 a.m., singer Ha Chun-hwa visited the mortuary to pay her respects. Ha Chun-hwa, who arrived at the mortuary wearing black padded jacket, was in tears for a while, not being able to speak due to overwhelming emotions of sadness when reporters rushed to ask questions.
Singer Ha Chun-hwa addressed "Hyun Mee was the only person who called me 'Chun-hwa'."
Artist continued on by stating, "I feel so empty because one of the few people who have worked hard to protect our music industry is gone. I cannot think of anyone suitable to fill the void left by her, I hope and wish Hyun Mee is in a better place where is comfortable and healthy."
The funeral will be held for five days as set by the Korea Singers Association, from April 7 until 11. Singer Seo Soo-nam will be in charge of the funeral committee.
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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