[Comprehensive] Park Jung-min, Song Eun-i, Park Sung-kwang, Park Bo-young... Rushing to Park Ji-sun's Funeral Hall, a 'Sea of Tears'

"Hope It Was a False Report"... Entertainment Industry and Fans Mourn the News of Park Ji-sun's Passing

The funeral hall for comedian Park Ji-sun and her mother was set up on the 2nd at Ewha Mokdong Hospital in Yangcheon-gu. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] The funeral hall for comedian Park Ji-sun (36), who suddenly passed away, became a sea of tears.

On the 2nd, the first person to rush to the funeral hall upon hearing the sad news of Park Ji-sun was actor Park Jung-min. Arriving at the Ewha Mokdong Hospital funeral hall even before receiving visitors, Park Jung-min burst into tears upon seeing the photos of the deceased and her mother posted at the entrance.

Park Jung-min, a fellow alumnus of Korea University and close friend of the deceased, appeared on MBC TV variety show "I Live Alone" with Park Ji-sun last December, where he described her as "an older sister I really like and am grateful to."

The two built their friendship after meeting at a movie premiere. Park Ji-sun was known to have taken charge of hosting Park Jung-min's fan meetings, showcasing their deep friendship.

Park Jung-min, an alumnus of Korea University and a close friend of the deceased, appeared on MBC TV variety show 'I Live Alone' last December with Park Ji-sun and described him as "an older sister I really like and am grateful for." Photo by MBC.

Following him, Park Bo-young arrived. It is reported that Park Ji-sun had been responsible for hosting production presentations for movies and dramas starring Park Bo-young during her lifetime.

Song Eun-i, known to have especially cherished Park Ji-sun, also arrived early at the funeral hall, unable to hide her sorrow.

Song Eun-i always named Park Ji-sun as a "promising entertainer" and supported her as an "expectant friend." Park Ji-sun had worked with Song Eun-i on various programs during her lifetime.

Park Sung-kwang, who worked with the deceased on KBS 2TV's "Gag Concert," considered her like family, also visited the funeral hall. Junior comedian Kim Min-kyung broke down in tears.

Although the funeral hall was set up late at night, since the funeral is scheduled for the 5th and the condolence period is short, many fellow entertainers came to pay their respects late into the night.

Online, fellow comedians expressed their grief over the death, and the entire entertainment industry was shaken.

A police official stated that Ms. Park Ji-sun was found dead with her mother at their home in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 2nd. The police, who responded to the report, are investigating the circumstances of the deaths. [Image source=Yonhap News]

On that day, while hosting MBC Radio's "Date at Two with Muzy, this is Ahn Young-mi," Ahn Young-mi left the studio upon hearing the news of the death. Upon receiving the news of Park Ji-sun, Ahn Young-mi suddenly burst into loud tears, and Muzy and Song Jin-woo concluded the broadcast.

Kim Won-hyo posted on his social media, "I hoped it wasn't true... Please pray for our Ji-sun," along with a photo of a person praying.

O Ji-heon also mourned by posting a photo of praying hands with the caption "Ji-sun-ah."

Film critic and writer Heo Ji-woong shared on social media, "I pray for the repose of Park Ji-sun and her mother. Please share this with neighbors who are struggling," along with an excerpt from a book encouraging people to continue living.

In addition, the "Gag Concert" team, the Korea Broadcasting Comedians Association, and other broadcasting industry figures expressed their condolences over the death.

On the 2nd, news of comedian Park Ji-sun's passing has sparked a wave of condolences from her colleagues. Photo by Kim Won-hyo, Instagram capture.

Since the deceased was active not only in variety shows but also in hosting movie and broadcasting events, waves of condolences have continued from figures across various fields in the entertainment industry.

Comedian Jung Jong-chul, 2PM's Junho, singer Hyun Jin-young, and film translator Hwang Seok-hee expressed disbelief and paid tribute to Park Ji-sun.

Tributes continue on actor Lee Yoon-ji's social media post from last June featuring Park Ji-sun's "Thanks Challenge." Netizens expressed their condolences, saying, "I hope this is false news," and "I can't believe it."

Earlier, Park Ji-sun and her mother were found dead at their home in Mapo-gu around 1:44 p.m. that day.

Suspicious that Park Ji-sun and her mother were not answering their phones, Park Ji-sun's father reported to the police. Upon receiving the report and arriving at the scene, the police entered the house and found the two deceased.

It is known that Park Ji-sun had been undergoing treatment for a chronic illness, and her mother had come to Seoul to live with her.

No external injuries were found on either of them. The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the deaths of Park Ji-sun and her mother. Although the mother left a note resembling a suicide letter, its contents have not been disclosed at the family's request.

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