Lim Hyung-joo to sing 'Ave Maria' at funeral Mass for TV legend Choi Bool-am
Popera tenor Lim Hyung-joo will pay his final respects to veteran actor Choi Bool-am by performing “Ave Maria” at the late actor’s funeral Mass. According to a representative for Choi’s family on Saturday, Lim will sing during the funeral Mass scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday at Yeouido Catholic Church in Seoul. The Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung. “Ave Maria” is one of…
Popera tenor Lim Hyung-joo has been chosen to sing "Ave Maria" at the funeral Mass of renowned TV personality Choi Bool-am. According to Choi's family representative, the emotional performance is set to take place during the service, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday at Yeouido Catholic Church in Seoul. The solemn ceremony will be led by Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung.
"Ave Maria" is a signature piece for Lim, and the two had a particularly close bond. Choi, whom Lim affectionately referred to as his "uncle by marriage," was known for cherishing Lim's singing, attending Lim's solo concerts with his aunt Kim Min-ja, and offering him words of encouragement and wisdom throughout their friendship.
In a heartfelt social media post following Choi's death, Lim expressed his deep gratitude for the time he shared with the late actor and fondly recalled their conversations. Lim shared a photograph of themselves together and reminisced about a memorable discussion they had. Despite the unimaginable loss, Lim remains deeply grateful for the love and support Choi provided throughout their lives.
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