Actress Kim Sung-ryung and broadcaster Kim Sung-kyung have received the sad news of their mother's passing.
According to Kim Sung-ryung's agency FN Entertainment and the broadcasting industry on the 6th, their mother, Lee Hye-won, passed away on the 5th at the age of 86. Currently, the sisters, Kim Sung-ryung and Kim Sung-kyung, are reportedly keeping vigil at the funeral home in deep sorrow, welcoming mourners with their family.
The deceased's funeral home has been set up in Room 31 of the Catholic University of Korea St. Mary's Hospital (Gangnam St. Mary's Hospital) in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul. The funeral is scheduled to be held at 10:20 AM on the 7th, and the burial site has been decided to be Sangok Prayer Center.
Elder sister Kim Sung-ryung debuted as the winner of the 32nd Miss Korea in 1988 and has received public love for her elegant image and solid acting skills, appearing in dramas and films. Younger sister Kim Sung-kyung also joined SBS as a public announcer in 1993 and later transitioned to freelance, actively engaging in both current affairs and entertainment.
The sudden news of the sisters, who have each established a unique position in the entertainment and broadcasting industries, has led to a wave of condolences from fellow celebrities and fans.
