According to Fnnews on November 1, Kim Ji-young attended Choi Bool-am’s funeral alongside her husband, actor Nam Sung-jin, at Asan Medical Center in Seoul’s Songpa District.
Kim appeared wearing a black biker-style leather jacket, dark gray jeans, and white sneakers. Her black shoulder bag featuring a thick gold chain strap and her makeup also drew attention. Speaking to the press, Kim expressed her condolences, saying, “It’s heartbreaking that we can no longer see him. I pray that he rests in peace.”
After photos of Kim Ji-young were published by the media, some people criticized her for wearing what they considered an unsuitable outfit to a funeral. Comments included, “The least she could do is dress appropriately for a funeral,” and “Is that really what she chose to wear to a funeral?”
On the other hand, some argued that showing respect and mourning the deceased at the funeral mattered far more than one’s choice of clothing. “What’s wrong with wearing black?” and “Stop creating unnecessary controversies,” other viewers commented.
Kim Ji-young has yet to respond to the criticism.
Born in 1974, Kim Ji-young is 52 years old and a familiar face on South Korean television. She began her acting career in 1995 and became widely known for playing Bok-gil in the long-running television series Country Diaries. Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous productions, including Tomato (1999), Old Miss Diary (2004), May Queen (2012), and Graceful Friends (2020), as well as films such as Forever the Moment (2008), Extreme Job (2019), and Exit (2019). In 2004, she married actor Nam Sung-jin, who previously worked alongside her in Country Diaries. The couple have a son born in 2008.
According to Sinchew, Choi Bool-am passed away on October 29 at the age of 87 while receiving treatment at a hospital in Seoul’s Gangseo District. His funeral was held under the sponsorship of the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation, with his burial taking place on November 2.
Sources: Ngoisao