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Kim Ji Young’s Funeral Attire Draws Online Debate
Actress Kim Ji Young and her husband, Nam Sung Jin, visited Choi Bool Am’s funeral in Seoul on October 30 to pay their respects.
Kim wore a black leather jacket, dark jeans and white sneakers, with a handbag featuring a gold chain and noticeable makeup.
Some online commenters said her outfit was not suitable for a funeral, while others argued that judging her grief by her clothes was unfair.
Kim and Nam had known Choi for many years through the TV drama *Country Diary*, in which they worked with him.
They described Choi as a father figure and mentor and spoke of their sadness at his death.
Choi died aged 87 on October 29, and his funeral procession went to a cemetery in Paju after a private burial.
The debate has focused on funeral etiquette and whether clothing should be used to judge how someone mourns.
Kim Ji Young and her husband, Nam Sung Jin, visited the funeral home of actor Choi Bool Am on October 30.
Photos of Kim’s black leather jacket, jeans, white sneakers, gold-chain handbag and makeup prompted online criticism that her attire was unsuitable for a funeral.
Others said it was excessive to judge her grief by her clothes and noted that she had come to pay her respects.
Kim and Nam had worked with Choi on the MBC drama Country Diary and described him as an important mentor.
Choi died at age 87 on October 29, according to Seoul Shinmun.
- Who
- Actress Kim Ji Young and her husband, actor Nam Sung Jin, visited the funeral home of actor Choi Bool Am.
- What
- Kim’s funeral attire prompted an online debate about whether it was appropriate.
- When
- The couple visited on October 30. Choi died on October 29.
- Where
- Choi’s funeral home at Seoul Asan Medical Center in Seoul.
- Why
- The debate followed the circulation of photos of Kim’s outfit. Critics considered it unsuitable for a funeral; others said clothing was not a fair basis for judging her mourning.
Critics of Kim’s attire
Defenders of Kim
Attire
Critics of Kim’s attire
The leather jacket, visible bag decoration and makeup did not suit the solemn setting.
Defenders of Kim
It was excessive to criticize Kim based on her clothes; the important point was that she came to mourn.
Circumstances
Critics of Kim’s attire
Her outfit was inappropriate even if she had other commitments.
Defenders of Kim
She may have gone to the funeral home after other commitments and may not have had a chance to change.
Choi Bool Am died at age 87, according to Seoul Shinmun.
Kim Ji Young and Nam Sung Jin visited Choi’s funeral home at Seoul Asan Medical Center.
Seoul Shinmun reported on the online debate over Kim’s attire and on Choi’s funeral procession.
- Visitors
- Kim Ji Young and Nam Sung Jin
- Person mourned
- Choi Bool Am
- Visit date
- October 30
- Funeral home
- Seoul Asan Medical Center, Seoul
- Outfit details
- Black leather jacket, dark skinny jeans, white sneakers and a gold-chain handbag
- Age at death
- 87
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What people are saying
He was like a father and teacher. We were always grateful, and he was very precious and important to us, so it’s so sad that we can no longer see him again. I pray that he rests peacefully in eternity.
To us, he was like a mentor who taught us a lot beyond acting. It’s hard to believe. I hope he goes to a good place and rests peacefully.