Jeon Yu-seong's death is followed by a gag wailing → Park Jun-hyung's big star and a tearful procession
Sep 26, 2025
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The Korean gag industry's big star appropriation has died of worsening lung pneumothorax symptoms. He was 76.
When the news of his death was announced, there was a series of deep condolences and voices of remembrance across the comedy world.
In particular, Cho Hye-ryeon, Lee Kyung-sil, and Park Joon-hyung each left a message about their memories, gratitude, and regret they shared with him through SNS.
▶ Cho Hye-ryeon "Cross held tightly and prayed "Please take care of your daughter"
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She thanked Yoo-sung for holding his hand and praying, and he said 'Amen' at the end of the prayer"He read the Bible and listened to the hymn to the end, holding the leather cross I gave you tightly in his hand."
Then "For the first and last time in my life 'God, please take care of my daughter…" I'm so sorry why I just found out about the existence of God. I was grateful that my brother shouted a prayer of repentance," he added.
Cho Hye-ryeon recorded that the last time of the deceased was a moment of religious awakening, saying "Many colleagues and juniors prayed for their brother for a long time, but the prayer came true in the end."
Cho Hye-ryun "Thank you for making a joke for the people in need to laugh. I respect. I love you. Let's meet again in heaven..." said the last goodbye.
▶Lee Kyung-sil "Short but deep conversation, we exchanged jokes until the end."
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Lee Kyung-sil said after the recording "I think I'll be late if it's not nowThinking ", I left home around 2 p.m. and arrived at the hospital, and I could see my brother at Chonbuk National University Hospital around 5:30 p.m"I was with the deceased's family, daughter, and son-in-law, and I was impressed by the way junior Kim Shin-young did not leave and was nursing by changing the towel " he recalled.
Even though Jeon Yu-seong was in a difficult state with an oxygen respirator, Lee Kyung-sil said, "My brother is lying sexy?He joked ", and Jeon Yu-seong responded by saying, `I'm doing this to look at you guys.'
Jeon Yu-seong is grateful for coming, and I'm always proud of you guys. He said, "Be healthy", and Lee Kyung-sil said, "We were reassured to have an older brother, too. Thank you very much."
Lee Kyung-sil said, "I hope you don't get sick and sleep comfortably now. My time with my brother was always happy and grateful. I'll always miss it."
▶ Park Junhyung is crying during the show. "I came to see you last year..."
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In the segment of SBS PowerFM 'Kim Young-chul's PowerFM' (hereinafter 'ChulpaM') '8 N News', which aired on the 26th, there was a story about the death of the deceased, and Kim Young-chul held back his tears throughout the broadcast.
DJ Kim Young-chul said "Sad news," adding "He's an eternal senior to us, but comedian Jeon Yu-sung passed away last night."
Then "When I heard the news, I felt that way. I did a 'Gag Concert' with him, and he bought me three books as a rookie. "I visited him last year, but it's a morning that makes me think of many things. I'll pray for you to rest in a good place" in memory. Earlier, Kim Young-chul made his face known when he appeared with Jeon Yu-sung on the first broadcast in 1999.
▶Park Jun-hyung "I remember holding hands and helping him 3 months ago... Life is so short"
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Park Joon-hyung posted a photo taken at the time, saying that Jeon Yoo-sung also participated in the event of making books at Namsan Library with books written by comedians in June.
Then "He asked me to hold his hand because he was dizzy while celebrating, and I helped him throughout the whole time he said that. His hands were thin and thin, but his spirit and humor were extraordinary."
Park Jun-hyung said, "That was only three months ago... I think life is very short today. He prayed for the deceased's repose and expressed his dark feelings, saying, `Rest in peace.'
▶Kim Daebum "My teacher became a star in the sky"
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He then said "I just expressed my desire for health recovery during the day today, but how can I do this... I'm not ready to accept it yet. I can't believe it.," he said, expressing his grief.
He said "You always showed me the pleasant life of a comedian. Regardless of my age, I was always able to learn with admiration because he always made fresh jokes with a young sense. I wanted to get older like my teacher. I'll do my best to do that"I hope you will continue to shine as a meteor in the sky, as the monk's name suggests. I will never forget to be grateful," he said.
"The one who penetrated the world with laughter"
Jeon Yu-seong is known to have first introduced the term 'Gagman' from the beginning of the broadcast, and has been evaluated as a person who changed the direction of Korean comedy.
Many remember Jeon Yu-seong's 「'Art of Laughter" attitude toward people" and the mind of taking care of his juniors.
The gag world is now letting go of the deceased with the sadness that permeates the back of the laughter. When the news of his death came out, he was the one who burned himself in comedyHe expressed his sorrow by using the expression ".
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