RIP: Singer Park Bo-ram / Courtesy of Xanadu Entertainment

The music industry bid a farewell to singer Park Bo-ram, who passed away recently, leaving her peers and fans in mourning as a funeral procession took place at the Seoul Asan Hospital, Thursday.

Park's younger brother carried her portrait, while colleagues including singer Roy Kim led the pallbearers. Numerous friends from the entertainment industry, including Huh Gak and Hur Young-ji, former contestants of "Superstar K," where Park first gained fame, were present to honor her memory.

Huh Gak, in particular, was profoundly affected, having visited the wake first and struggling to contain his tears. He and Park had shared a close bond since their appearance on the same season of "Superstar K" and had continued their friendship, culminating in a duet released this February.

Born in 1994, Park debuted in 2010 and quickly captured the hearts of many, finishing in the top eight. She continued to engage with her fans through her music over the years. She was found unconscious at a friend's house in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province on the evening of April 11. She was 30 years old.

A photos posted by Roy Kim in memory of Park Bo-ram / Captured from Roy Kim's social media

Roy Kim shared his grief on social media the following day, posting photos and videos of moments they had shared. He expressed his overwhelming emotions through a message, suggesting that the sadness he felt was beyond tears and that he tried to maintain his routine as a way to cope with her loss.

The autopsy conducted to determine the cause of death concluded that there were no signs of foul play or self-harm, with detailed results to be provided to the family later.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, sister publication of The Korea Times, was translated by generative AI and edited by staff of The Korea Times.