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 mourning for the late comedian Park Ji-sun, who was loved everywhere for pursuing comfortable comedy that did not belittle others, continues for the second day.
The procession of condolences from fellow and senior-junior comedians has been nonstop.
On the 3rd, at the funeral hall set up at Ewha Mokdong Hospital in Mokdong, comedian Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Seok-jin, Kim Mi-hwa, Lim Ha-ryong, Kim Soo-yong, the couple Choi Yang-rak and Paeng Hyun-sook, Hong Rok-gi, Lee Guk-joo, Jo Se-ho, Kim Young-chul, Park Young-jin, Yoon Sung-ho, and other fellow comedians visited one after another.
Park Ji-sun’s longtime colleagues from KBS 2TV’s 'Gag Concert' such as Park Sung-kwang, Kim Min-kyung, Kim Won-hyo, and Jung Myung-hoon also visited the funeral hall and expressed their grief.
Some idol stars including Key from the group SHINee, as well as hip-hop duo Mighty Mouth’s Sangchu and Shorry, also came to pay their respects.
In front of the funeral hall, numerous floral wreaths sent by broadcasting officials including fellow entertainers were placed.
From senior comedians Kim Dae-hee and Kim Jun-ho to actors Han Ji-min, Jo In-sung, Kim Min-jung, the couple Yoo Jun-sang and Hong Eun-hee, Baek Jong-won, CEO of The Born Korea, hair designer Cha Hong, KBS President Yang Seung-dong, and EBS President Kim Myung-joong, all sent wreaths to express their condolences.
Close friends of the deceased such as Ahn Young-mi, Kim Shin-young, Jung Sun-hee, and Jung Kyung-mi also did not attend their scheduled radio broadcasts that day.
Comedian Kim Tae-gyun expressed his sorrow on SBS Radio Power FM’s 'Escape at Two Cultwo Show' aired that afternoon, saying, "Yesterday, there was something I didn’t want to believe. Today, I will quietly try to stay strong."
The wave of mourning continues online as well. Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, also paid tribute through Facebook that day, saying, "Thanks to her, we were happy. November 3rd, today, is said to be the deceased’s birthday. I pray she rests peacefully in a place without pain."
Park Ji-sun was found dead with her mother at their home in Mapo-gu, Seoul, the day before. A note resembling a suicide letter written by Park Ji-sun’s mother was found at the scene. The police decided not to conduct an autopsy, considering the family’s wishes.
The funeral is scheduled for 7 a.m. on the 5th.
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