Andre Kim loses battle with cancer..:(

Andre Kim (75), one of Korea’s most famous fashion designers and iconic figures, passed away on August 12th at 7PM.

Andre Kim, whose real name is Kim Bong Nam, had been in poor health lately and was hospitalized late last month for health reasons. He had been receiving treatment in the ICU at the Seoul National University Hospital for colorectral cancer and serious pneumonia before succumbing to his illness.

Kim’s roots in fashion date back to 1962, when he entered the industry in Seoul and held a fashion show in Paris only a few years later. Since then, Kim had held a multitude of fashion shows and served a long list of clients, even designing the official uniforms for Korea for a number of Olympics in the past. With celebrity models including Super Junior’s Choi Siwon, f(x)’s Sulli, SHINee’s Minho, actor Kim Joon and more, Kim was especially known for his elaborate evening and wedding gown collections.

We hope that he rests in peace.

Gyuri’s mother has been suffering from cancer

KARA’s Park Gyuri appeared on the recent recording of SBS Star Junior Show with her mother, Park So Hyun. Through the show, Park So Hyun revealed that she has been suffering from cancer.

While the parents were expressing the times that they’ve felt sorry for their children, Park So Hyun shared:

“During Gyuri’s trainee years, she went through a lot after the company (that she used to be in) went out of business. Adding onto her broken heart, I got cancer”

“I was weak and in pain due to cancer, and I wasn’t able to fully express my feelings for her while she was busily preparing to become a singer. I eventually wrote a parting letter for her (filled with her last words for Gyuri she passes away)”

“It was essential for my family to get their hearts ready for the moment”

However, the story doesn’t end here. There’s a twist to Park So Hyun’s story – so stay tuned till this episode airs on the 31st!