Broadcaster Ji Suk Jin is mourning the loss of his mother, with condolences from fellow entertainers continuing even a day after her passing.
Ji Suk Jin’s mother, Kim Yi Ja, passed away in the early morning of December 24 due to age-related causes. She was 90 years old.
The wake is being held at Room 2 of the funeral hall at Seoul Asan Medical Center, where the encoffining ceremony was completed at 11 a.m. on December 25. The funeral procession is scheduled for 5:20 a.m. on December 26, with the burial site set at Seoul Memorial Park–Icheon Eden Garden. Ji Suk Jin has been staying at the wake with his family, personally greeting mourners who have come to pay their respects.
Even on December 25, one day after the passing, the funeral hall continued to receive a steady stream of visitors, condolence messages, and funeral wreaths from colleagues and juniors across the entertainment industry, all offering their final farewells.
In particular, Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Jong Kook, who have shared a long-standing working relationship with Ji Suk Jin through SBS’s variety show ‘Running Man,’ personally visited the wake to express their condolences. The two quietly remained by his side, conveying heartfelt comfort as longtime colleagues.
Other broadcasters and entertainers, including Jun Hyun Moo and comedian Jung Jun Ha, also shared their sympathy through condolence wreaths and messages, standing with Ji Suk Jin during this difficult time.
The news of his mother’s passing came at an especially poignant moment for Ji Suk Jin. Just three days earlier, on December 21, he had won his first ever grand prize after more than 30 years in broadcasting at the ‘3rd Pinggyego Awards.’ During his acceptance speech, he moved many viewers by saying, “I realized that the saying ‘if you endure and endure, good days will come’ is truly sincere.”
The sudden loss of his mother shortly after that milestone has deepened the sense of sorrow among fans and colleagues alike. As moments of public celebration and private farewell intersect, Ji Suk Jin is now quietly seeing off his loved one away from the cameras.
Meanwhile, Ji Suk Jin continues to be active through various platforms, including SBS’s ‘Running Man,’ tvN’s ‘Sixth Sense: City Tour 2,’ and his YouTube channel ‘Jeeseokjin World,’ where he has consistently connected with audiences.
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