Comedian Jeon Yu-sung Remembered as a Pioneer Who “Wanted to Go Fast” – โFuneral Held Afterโค Sudden Death
SEOUL, โคSeptember 26, 2025 -โ Fellow comedian Seo Soo-namโ shared poignant memories of the late Jeon Yu-sung today, revealing the beloved entertainer’sโข dedication to his craft and acknowledging a lack of self-care, following Yu-sung’s death at ageโ 76. Theโข funeral for Jeon yu-sung, โa โขfoundational figure in korean comedy, is currently being held at the Asanโข Hospital funeral hall in Seoul.
Seo Soo-nam, speaking to reporters at the funeral, recalled Jeon Yu-sung’s work ethic, stating, “I leave beforeโ my brother. I don’t know whyโ I’m so sorry. Our meteor did not take care of his body. He abused his body. So it’s a pity.” He added that โฃhe spokeโฃ with Yu-sung theโ day before his โขpassing and expressed regret that he couldn’t visit, noting, “It’s too bad.” Seo Soo-nam also shared that Yu-sung had once told him, “I want to โgo fast during the joke.”
jeon Yu-sung passed away at Chonbuk โNational university Hospital at 9:05โ pm on September 25th.He debuted as a broadcaster onโ TBC in โฃ1969, transitioning into comedy and becoming a key โfigure in the growth of the Korean gag world through appearances on programs like โ’Humor 1,’ ‘Gag Concert,’ and ‘Good Friends.’ He was also known for discoveringโข and mentoringโ new comedic talent.
A procession of notable figures attended the funeral,โค including comedians Shim Hyung-rae, Um Young-soo, Park mi-sun, Park Jun-hyung, Kim Ji-hye, Kim Joon-ho, Kim Ji-min, Kim โDae-hee, Yoo Min-sang, Kim Min-kyung, Hong yun-hwa, Ko Myung-hwan, Choi Yang-rak, Pang Hyunsook, jin Mi-ryeong, Lee Yun-seok, Kimโฃ Yong-man, โahn โขJung-hwan, Jung Hyung-don, Kim Nam-il, Park โSung-kwang, and Jung Ho-young. Actor Park Joong-hoon and singer Cho Yong-pil also sent wreaths.
Beyond the entertainment industry,attendeesโค included Minister of Culture,Sports and Tourismโ Choi Hwi-young,former SM Entertainment CEO lee Soo-man,KBS Korea Broadcasting President Park jang-bum,President of the President Kim Kyung-soo,MBC โ’I Live โขAlone’ PD Jang โWoo-sung,and โMetacomedi CEO Jung Young-joon.
The ceremonyโข and โsigning will โฃbe held at 7 am on โSeptember 28th at KBS in Yeouido,Seoul,followed by interment in โขInwol-myeon,Namwon-si,Jeonbuk.