[Exclusive]KBS open-audit comedian → Longest-serving "Starlit Night" host Kim Byung-jae, receives news of his father's passing… aged 88

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Announcer and DJ Kim Byung-jae, a former comedian, has received the news of his father's death.

According to StarNews investigation on the 7th, Kim Byung-jae's father, Mr. Kim, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on the 6th. He was 88 years old. It is reported that the late man, who was of advanced age, had been living in a nursing hospital until his death.

Kim Byung-jae is known to be guarding the wake together with his bereaved family, receiving condolences from visitors amid sorrow.

The wake has been set up in Room 1 of the Yonsei University Wonju Funeral Hall in Ilsan-dong, Wonju, Gangwon Province. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on the 8th, and after cremation, the late man's remains are scheduled to be interred at the Humaru section of the Wonju Memorial Park.

Meanwhile, Kim Byung-jae debuted as a KBS open-audit 9th-generation comedian in 1992. Jang Mi-hwa, Lee Chang-myeong, Kwon Young-chan, and Park Su-rim are his contemporaries. He subsequently gained recognition by appearing on KBS programs such as "Humor No. 1," "A Big Laugh," and "Family Game Show."

Kim Byung-jae later expanded his activities to radio DJ, reporter, announcer, and MC roles. In particular, he holds the record for the longest-serving "Starlit Night" host in Korea, having served as the DJ for CheongjuMBC (now MBC Chungbuk) radio's "Starlit Night" for 17 years and 4 months.

In addition, he served as the DJ for CheongjuMBC radio programs such as "Good Morning FM," "Oh My Radio," "Weekend N Special Operation," and "Radio That Changes Daily Life," and also acted as an MC on TV programs like "Battle, Song Stage," "Challenge Quiz Invincible," and "National Era," solidifying his position in the Chungbuk regional broadcasting industry. He has consistently continued his broadcasting activities, including hosting various programs for Hyundai HCN.

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