Seo Jang Hoon shared the sad news of his mother’s recent passing. Yesterday (10/5/2024), the former basketball star and Korean variety show personality announced that his mother had passed away around 4 pm Korean time.

According to Kyunghyang.com, Seo Jang Hoon’s mother had been hospitalized for an extended period due to her illness. On multiple occasions, the towering figure often spoke about his mother’s ongoing battle with her illness. For instance, in 2021, upon winning the Entertainer of the Year award at the SBS Entertainment Awards, Seo Jang Hoon expressed his hope for his mother’s speedy recovery from her ailment.

SM C&C, Seo Jang Hoon’s agency, disclosed the location of his mother’s burial site. Currently, the family is making arrangements for the funeral.

My condolences go out to the family, and I hope they find strength during this difficult time.