Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Renowned K-pop Critic Kim Young Dae Dies at 48
Kim Young Dae was a famous music critic from South Korea who wrote about K-pop.
He was known for predicting the success of the band BTS early on.
He had a PhD in music and wrote books about K-pop stars.
He passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 48.
His last video was with a K-pop singer named Haechan.
His funeral is set for December 27, 2025, in Seoul.
People are sad because he was a big part of the K-pop world.
Kim Young Dae, a renowned South Korean music critic, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 48.
He was known for predicting the success of K-pop group BTS early on.
His last known video was an episode of 'School of Music' with NCT's Haechan, released on December 19, 2025.
His funeral is set for December 27, 2025, at Seoul Chung-Ang University Hospital, with burial at Seoul Memorial Park.
He had a PhD in ethnomusicology from the University of Washington and authored books about K-pop stars.
- Who
- Kim Young Dae, a renowned South Korean music critic and author.
- What
- His death at the age of 48.
- When
- December 24, 2025.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
- Name
- Kim Young Dae
- Age
- 48
- Date of Death
- December 24, 2025
- Last Known Video
- School of Music episode with NCT's Haechan
- Funeral Location
- Seoul Chung-Ang University Hospital
- Burial Site
- Seoul Memorial Park
- Education
- PhD in Ethnomusicology, University of Washington
- Notable Work
- Book: The Songwriters