ENTERTAINMENT
Teardrop Bassist Kim Sang-young Passes Away at 42
Teardrop announced the sad news on their official social media, stating, "Our beloved bassist Kim Sang-young left us too soon this morning."
They continued, "He loved the band and music more than anyone else and was a friend full of passion. We cannot express the heavy and sorrowful hearts we have due to this sudden farewell."
Kim Sang-young had been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, and it was reported that his condition rapidly worsened recently, leading to his passing.
His memorial service is being held at Room 1 of the Special Funeral Hall at the Red Cross Hospital in Jongno-gu, Seoul, with the funeral scheduled for 10 a.m. on the 23rd. He will be laid to rest at the Seoul Municipal Crematorium.
In addition to his band activities, Kim Sang-young was also active in various fields, having served as the former editor-in-chief of the automotive YouTube channel 'Motorgraph.'
Meanwhile, Teardrop is a five-member band consisting of Go Hyuk-joo, Kim Ho-se, Jung Kyung-hoon, Kim Sang-young, and Kim Hyo-il. Since their debut in 2006, they have been actively performing at various festivals and stages.
