Song Hae, 4th Anniversary of Death Today (8th)..Still Missed 'National MC'

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'National MC' the late Song Hae has passed away for four years.

The 8th marks the 4th anniversary of the late Song Hae. The late Song Hae passed away at the age of 95 at his home in Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on June 8, 2022.

The late Song Hae's funeral was held with solemnity at the Seoul National University Hospital funeral hall by the Korea Broadcasting Comedians Association. Junior comedians and entertainers including Choi Yang-rak, Yoo Jae-suk, and Kang Ho-dong participated in the funeral procession to see him off on his final journey.

Song Hae hosted KBS 1TV's 'National Singing Contest' from 1988 to 2022, a span of 34 years, holding the record for the longest-running MC of a single program.

Known in his lifetime as the 'oldest active MC,' he was inducted into the Guinness World Records in May 2022 in the category of 'Oldest TV music talent show host.'

Song Hae was born in Hwanghae Province in 1927, majored in vocal music at Haeju Art School, and fled to South Korea during the Korean War in 1951.

After debuting with the Cheonggong Musical Troupe in 1955, he established himself as a comedian by appearing in programs such as 'Smile Brings Good Luck,' 'Classic Humor Theater,' and 'Humor No. 1.' Since 1988, he has served as the MC of 'National Singing Contest,' communicating with the public.

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