Lee Ho-seon, 'Fighting Kidney Cancer' Late Ok Hee Memorial: "Always My Side-by-Side Partner"

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Counselor and broadcaster Lee Ho-seon paid tribute to the late singer Ok Hee.

On the 21st, Lee shared on Instagram, "The beloved teacher Ok Hee has passed away today."

He recalled, "Whenever I saw teacher Ok Hee at the recording studio, she would show off Zumba with gestures full of passion, saying she gave me energy and health."

He continued, "When we appeared together on 'A Good Day,' she was always my side-by-side partner. She became a partner through joy and positivity. She would hold my hand, always give a thumbs-up, and say, 'You're doing very well.' That voice still remains vividly in my ears," expressing his longing.

He added, "Teacher Ok Hee, who will be remembered as a living history of the Korean music industry and a woman of love, I pray for her eternal rest with deep respect and longing."

The late 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 her family, including her husband Hong Soo-hwan, a former world boxing champion, stayed by her side until the end. Her wake was held at the funeral hall of Seoul Asan Medical Center, and the funeral procession will be held on the 24th.

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