Korean Actresses Ra Mi-ran and Kim Hee-sun Announce Mothers' Passing Ahead of Chuseok Holiday

In tragic news just before the Chuseok holiday, actresses Ra Mi-ran and Kim Hee-sun have both announced the passing of their mothers.

Ra Mi-ran’s agency, TN Entertainment, confirmed the sad news on the 1st, stating, "Ra Mi-ran's mother has passed away today." The funeral hall has been set up at Shinlakwon Incheon Funeral Hall, with the burial service scheduled for the 4th.

Ra Mi-ran, who is currently starring in the MBC drama 'Let's Go to the Moon', has halted filming to observe a period of deep mourning following this sudden bereavement.

On the 2nd, further sad news emerged that actress Kim Hee-sun's mother had passed away at the age of 86. This comes seven years after Kim Hee-sun experienced the passing of her father, making this loss particularly difficult.

The funeral hall for Kim Hee-sun's mother is located at Asan Medical Center Funeral Hall in Seoul. Kim Hee-sun, along with her husband and daughter, are listed as chief mourners, sharing their grief as a family.

Fans are especially saddened by the news, as Kim Hee-sun had often spoken affectionately about her mother on television. As an only child, she once shared on a program, "My mom had me a bit later, and perhaps wanting a beautiful child, she didn't have children who weren't pretty," expressing her deep affection.

With the holiday celebrating family ties just around the corner, Ra Mi-ran and Kim Hee-sun are facing profound grief. Colleagues and the public are sending warm condolences to both actresses during this difficult time of farewell.

Netizens are expressing deep sympathy, commenting, "How heartbroken they must be," and "Such sad news right before the holiday, truly regrettable." Many are sending messages of support, saying, "Please stay strong."