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- Father also gone, 6 years after losing mother... Funeral on the 8th, 'aged 88'

Broadcaster and DJ Kim Byung-jae, formerly a comedian, experienced the pain of losing another family member after 6 years.
According to StarNews investigation, Kim Byung-jae's father, Mr. Kim, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on the 6th. He was 88 years old. The deceased, who was of advanced age, is reported to have lived in a nursing hospital until his death.
Kim Byung-jae is known to be guarding the funeral home with family members, receiving condolences amidst sorrow. In particular, it adds to the regret that he has now bid farewell to his father after losing his mother 6 years ago.
Kim Byung-jae also mourned the deceased through his personal SNS. He left a post saying, "You have gone to see my mother who passed away first 6 years ago; may you two reunite in a place without pain," conveying his affectionate feelings for his parents. Condolence comments comforting the bereaved family continued on his SNS.
The funeral home for his father was set up in Room No. 1 of Yonsei University Wonju Funeral Home, Ilsan-dong, Wonju, Gangwon Province. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on the 8th, and after cremation, the deceased's remains are scheduled to be interred at Humaru in Wonju Memorial Park.

Meanwhile, Kim Byung-jae debuted as a comedian in KBS's 9th public recruitment class in 1992. Jang Mi-hwa, Lee Chang-myung, Kwon Young-chan, and Park Su-rim were his classmates. He subsequently became known for his activities on KBS programs such as "Humor No. 1," "A Laughing Session," and "Family Game Show."
Kim Byung-jae later expanded his field of activity to radio DJ, reporter, broadcaster, and MC. In particular, he served as the DJ for CheongjuMBC (now MBC Chungbuk) radio's "Starlit Night" for 17 years and 4 months, holding the record for the longest-serving "Starlit Night Keeper" in Korea.
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 broadcasting industry. He has consistently continued his broadcasting activities, including hosting various programs for Hyundai HCN.
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