Andre Kim, Deceased Due to Worsening Pneumonia Symptoms.. 16th Anniversary Today (12th)

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Fashion designer Andre Kim (born Kim Bong-nam) has reached the 16th anniversary of his death.

Andre Kim passed away on August 12, 2010, at Seoul National University Hospital due to pneumonia, a complication of colon cancer. He was 75 years old.

At that time, the late designer had been hospitalized for colon cancer and pneumonia and was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit, but his condition suddenly worsened. Although he was placed on an oxygen ventilator, he ultimately did not recover and passed away.

Andre Kim opened a costume shop in 1962 and held his first fashion show, earning the title of "South Korea's first male designer." He later gained attention by becoming the first Korean to hold a fashion show in Paris.

Recently, Kim Jung-do, CEO of the Andre Kim Atelier and Andre Kim's son, revealed that he has been going through difficult times since his father passed away, evoking sympathy. Appearing on the YouTube channel CGN, he stated, "My father suddenly passed away, so I had no time to prepare before taking over the business," and added, "After living with my father alone, becoming a single person meant there was much more to bear. My father fulfilled both mother and father roles."

He further confessed, "As the company's financial situation worsened in 2024, I began to think, 'Why do I have to suffer so much?'" He also admitted, "There were times when I climbed to the roof of the building at night and considered extreme measures."

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