Lee Hwi-jae, father's death today (6th)... 3 years after mother's death

The funeral will be held at 9 AM on the 8th.Broadcaster Lee Hwi-jae's father passed away on the 6th. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Broadcaster Lee Hwi-jae has lost his father.According to a report by Spotv News on the 6th, Lee Hwi-jae's father, the late Lee Kang-il, passed away at the age of 87 early this morning. The funeral hall is set up in Room 9 of the Hanyang University Hospital Funeral Hall in Seoul. The funeral procession will be held at 9 AM on the 8th, and the burial site is Seoul Memorial Park.During his life, the deceased appeared with his son on various broadcasts. In the KBS2 entertainment program 'The Return of Superman,' he revealed his affectionate daily life with Lee Hwi-jae and his twin grandchildren. In the SBS entertainment program 'Healing Camp,' Lee Hwi-jae was cited as a filial son for taking care of family trips every year.Lee Hwi-jae experienced his mother's passing in 2023. A wave of condolences is continuing for him, who has faced sad news again after three years.Debuting as an MBC 3rd special recruit comedian in 1992, Lee Hwi-jae was active as a host for programs such as 'Sunday Sunday Night,' 'Sponge,' and 'Sebakwi.' He took a break while living in Canada with his family since 2022, and this year he appeared on KBS2's 'Immortal Songs,' marking his return after about four years.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]