Lim Jin-mo, longing for his son who passed away from a brain tumor: "I died the moment he closed his eyes" [Yoo Quiz] [★Night TView]

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Popular music critic Lim Jin-mo revealed his longing for his son, who departed this world before him.

On the 21st, popular music critic Lim Jin-mo appeared on tvN's "Yoo Quiz on the Block," sharing stories about his musical life and family.

That day, Lim recalled his son, who passed away from a brain tumor in 2021. His son, who had been battling the illness for seven years, died at the age of 33. Lim reminisced that, a few months before his son's passing, he had served as his own manager, selecting a bow tie for him every day.

He confessed, "I already died when my son closed his eyes. I went with him entirely," adding, "Even now, I wear my son's socks," leaving viewers deeply moved.

Lim also revealed what led him to become a music critic. He said he was captivated by The Beatles' music during his middle school years. After graduating from Korea University's Department of Sociology and becoming a newspaper reporter, he resigned after six years to fulfill his dream of becoming a music critic.

He shared that while considering resignation, he sought advice from a roasted sweet potato vendor in front of the National Assembly. When asked, "Can you make it into the top 10?" he answered confidently. Hearing the reply, "Then quit. The best meet at the top," he solidified his resolve. However, he revealed that he later faced financial hardship so severe that he could not even pay for his eldest child's kindergarten fees.

Lim went on to evaluate the global success of K-pop as a "revolution." Recalling the era when even the mere possibility of Seo Taiji and Boys entering the Billboard charts caused a stir, he highly praised BTS, stating, "BTS lifted the Holy Grail of K-pop." He also emphasized, "If you want to understand this era, listen to K-pop."

That day, Lim named The Beatles' "Hey Jude" as his life song, expressing how deeply he felt the power of music. Revealing his affection and longing for his son, he shared that he believes his son is watching over him and strives to live his best life accordingly.

Meanwhile, when Yoo Jae-suk asked, "What is music to you?" Lim unexpectedly answered, "I don't know," eliciting laughter.

He then concluded the broadcast in a lighthearted manner by promoting his 25th-anniversary concert scheduled for the 23rd and sharing a K-pop challenge video.

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