Lim Hyung-ju to bid final farewell with 'Ave Maria' at the late Choi Bul-am's funeral Mass

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Popera singer Lim Hyung-ju will offer a final tribute through song at the funeral Mass for actor Choi Bul-am, scheduled to be held on the 2nd of next month.

According to music industry sources on the 31st, Lim is set to perform 'Ave Maria' at the funeral Mass to be officiated by Cardinal Nham Soo-jeong at Seoul Yeouido Cathedral on November 2.

‘Ave Maria’ is one of Lim’s signature repertoire pieces. He performed the song impromptu during a special audience with Pope Francis, who visited Mongolia in September 2023.

Lim was known to have had a particularly close relationship with Choi Bul-am and his wife, Kim Min-ja. He affectionately referred to Choi as "Uncle," and the couple frequently attended Lim’s performances.

Choi passed away around 10 p.m. on the same day while receiving inpatient treatment at a hospital in Seoul Gangseo-gu district. He was 87 years old.

Upon hearing the news, Lim posted on his social media (SNS) account the following day, referring to the late actor as "my respected and beloved Uncle Choi Bul-am." He wrote, "I cannot believe it. Tears are all that flow. I did not know that our greeting during a hospital visit a few months ago would be our final farewell."

He continued his tribute by stating, "I am deeply grateful for always cherishing my songs, for always attending my solo recitals alongside Aunt Kim Min-ja, and for consistently offering words of encouragement. I am truly thankful that you became a warm father figure to countless citizens."

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