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K-pop Group's Leader Breaks Down as Shaman Delivers Message from Deceased Bandmate

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop group OMEGA X member Jaehan broke down during a variety show ritual when a shaman conveyed a message from a deceased former bandmate.
  • The shaman, channeling Kim Dong-yun, who died at 20, spoke to Jaehan as if they were still close friends, recalling their past bond.
  • Jaehan, who had previously been in a group with Kim Dong-yun, was deeply moved, leading to an emotional moment for the group and audience.

The K-pop group OMEGA X experienced a deeply emotional moment on the variety show "Syndrome" when a shaman conducted a ritual for financial fortune. The ceremony took an unexpected turn when the shaman approached group leader Jaehan, delivering a message that transcended the ordinary.

Speaking with a choked voice, the shaman addressed Jaehan, asking, "Oppa, don't you recognize me?" This question stunned everyone present. The voice belonged to Kim Dong-yun, a former contestant on the survival show "MIXNINE" who debuted with the group SPECTRUM in 2018. Tragically, Kim Dong-yun passed away shortly after his debut at the young age of 20. The cause of his death was not publicly disclosed by his family at the time.

Oppa, don't you recognize me?

— Shaman (channeling Kim Dong-yun)The shaman delivered this line to OMEGA X's leader Jaehan, triggering his emotional breakdown.

The shaman continued, describing a "young man" present and then speaking directly to Jaehan. "Oppa, don't you recognize me? Weren't we good friends? Long time no see, are you doing well?" The familiar address and tone immediately made Jaehan realize he was hearing from Kim Dong-yun. His eyes welled up with tears.

Oppa, don't you recognize me? Weren't we good friends? Long time no see, are you doing well?

— Shaman (channeling Kim Dong-yun)This familiar address from the shaman made Jaehan realize he was hearing from his deceased former bandmate, Kim Dong-yun.

The shaman, still speaking with emotion, conveyed further words from the deceased: "Don't get sick, don't be sad. You have to cheer up, don't cry. There are many difficult roads ahead. I will help you, I will protect you. Promise, no matter what happens, I will protect you." Overwhelmed, Jaehan could no longer hold back his tears.

Jaehan later revealed in an interview that Kim Dong-yun was a former bandmate with whom he shared a profound connection. Kim Dong-yun, born in 1998, was a member of SPECTRUM. Before Jaehan's debut with OMEGA X, he had struggled to find opportunities. It was Kim Dong-yun who proactively suggested to the company that Jaehan should join the team, forging a deep bond between them. This poignant reunion across dimensions left the audience in tears, touched by their enduring friendship.

Don't get sick, don't be sad. You have to cheer up, don't cry. There are many difficult roads ahead. I will help you, I will protect you. Promise, no matter what happens, I will protect you.

— Shaman (channeling Kim Dong-yun)These words of comfort and encouragement from the deceased Kim Dong-yun, conveyed through the shaman, caused Jaehan to break down in tears.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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