Lee Hyori and Lee Sang Soon mourn the passing of Lee Hyori’s father

12 Apr 2026, 04:53 by hjang · allkpop

Lee Hyori’s father, Lee Jung Kwang, passed away on April 12, 2026 KST. Lee Hyori and her husband, Lee Sang Soon, are currently at the funeral hall in deep mourning as they receive condolences from family and close acquaintances. The wake has been established at the Chung-Ang University Hospital Funeral Hall in Seoul. The funeral procession is scheduled to take place at 7:00 AM on April 14, with the burial to follow in the family's ancestral grounds in Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Lee Hyori has frequently shared her deep bond and affection for her father throughout her long career in the public eye. During her appearance on the tvN program 'Canada Check-in' in January 2023, she moved many viewers by candidly discussing her father’s health struggles and his long-standing battle with illness. Her relationship with him was also famously reflected in her music; in her 2008 album 'It's Hyorish', she included a touching tribute titled 'The Barber's Daughter', a song that honored her father’s life as a hardworking barber who raised his family with dedication and pride.

Since her debut as a member of Fin.K.L in 1998 with the album 'Blue Rain', Lee Hyori has remained a definitive cultural icon in South Korea. Her transition into a solo superstar produced a string of legendary hits, including '10 Minutes', 'U-Go-Girl', and 'Miss Korea'. As she navigates this period of personal loss alongside Lee Sang Soon, whom she married in 2013, fans and colleagues from across the entertainment industry are extending their heartfelt condolences and support to the couple and their grieving family.

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