'Seoul Sisters' Ok Hee Passes Away.. Han Ji-il: "My beloved younger sister has left our side"

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'Seoul Sisters' member Ok Hee has passed away, and actress Han Ji-il paid tribute.

According to the music industry on the 21st, Ok Hee passed away on the 20th at a hospital in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, after battling kidney cancer. She was 73. She was diagnosed with kidney cancer last year and continued treatment, but ultimately could not overcome the illness and passed away.

It is reported that family members, including her husband Hong Soo-hwan, a former world boxing champion, stayed by her side until the end.

The late singer entered the entertainment industry after auditioning for U.S. military bases stages, following a connection with the late singer Hyeon Mi during her middle school years. She debuted in 1968 as the leader of the five-member group Seoul Sisters and received great love while performing in Hong Kong, the Middle East, the United States, Canada, and other places.

After starting her solo career with "I Don't Know," she gained popularity by successively releasing hits such as "Speak Only with Your Eyes," "Oh, That Day," "Neighbors," and "Hold Hands."

Condolences have continued following the news of her passing. Actress Han Ji-il also posted a tribute on her Instagram, saying, "My beloved younger sister, singer Ok Hee, has left our side for heaven. We offer our deepest condolences for her repose."

Meanwhile, the late singer's wake has been set up at the funeral hall of Seoul Asan Hospital, and the funeral is scheduled to be held privately.

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