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Veteran comedian Yoo Sung, star of South Korea’s classic comedy shows, dies at 88

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • Veteran comedian Yoo Sung, whose real name was Yoo Jong-su, died at 88, the Korea Comedians Association said.
  • He appeared on major MBC and KBS comedy programs and hosted a market segment on “6시 내고향.”
  • His funeral is being held at Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Suwon Hospital, with the funeral procession scheduled for 6:30 a.m. on the 2nd.

Veteran South Korean comedian Yoo Sung, remembered for his work on “If You Laugh, Fortune Comes” and “Humor No. 1,” has died at the age of 88.

The Korea Comedians Association said Yoo, whose real name was Yoo Jong-su, died on the morning of the 31st. He held member number eight in the Korea Broadcasting Comedians Association, following senior entertainers including the late Gu Bong-seo, Song Hae and Nam Seong-nam.

Yoo appeared on MBC programs such as “Youth, Long Live” and “If You Laugh, Fortune Comes,” as well as KBS shows including “Cheerful Small Theater” and “Humor No. 1.” He also hosted the market segment on KBS’s “6시 내고향.”

A funeral altar has been set up at Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Suwon Hospital. The funeral procession is scheduled for 6:30 a.m. on the 2nd.

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