Boohwal's Kim Jae-hee reveals tragic loss of wife and brother on same day

Kim Jae-hee, the fourth vocalist of the band Boohwal, will candidly share the heartbreaking family history of losing both his wife and his biological older brother. He is set to deliver a deeply moving performance as he reveals how his wife, who passed away after a five-year battle with cancer, and his late older brother, Kim Jae-gi—who was the most significant presence in his life—coincidentally passed away on the same date.

In the 10th episode of the TV CHOSUN music variety show 'Miss Trot For You', scheduled to air on the 16th, Kim, appearing under the nickname 'The Resurrected Man', will take the stage to convey the pain that has permeated his musical career and life.

Kim is the fourth vocalist of Boohwal, a band that represents Korean rock music, and has continued his long career by taking over the microphone from his late older brother, Kim Jae-gi.

On this day, he will perform Boohwal's signature song 'As Much as I Love You,' a track beloved by many. Moving beyond a simple performance, he intends to pour his sincere voice into expressing his longing for his family and the journey of rising again through music.

The broadcast will also reveal personal pains that he has struggled to share until now.

Kim reminisces about the time he finally had to let go of his wife after her five-year battle with cancer. Most notably, what drew the sympathy of many was the fact that the date his wife passed away was the same as the anniversary of the death of his older brother, Kim Jae-gi.

The production team stated that the tragic fate of losing the two most precious people in his life on the same date left the studio in solemn silence.

Nevertheless, Kim revealed that he decided to sing again for the family he left behind.

Thinking of his young only daughter, he confessed calmly, "I thought I had to do music again," and "I wanted to make music that could offer comfort to someone."

His sincerity, seeking to convey hope through music even after experiencing the deepest loss in life, was fully reflected in his performance.

After Kim's stage ended, the cast members struggled to compose themselves.

Singer Huh Chanmi's eyes welled up with tears, and Ahn Sung Hoon also eventually shed tears.

Ahn expressed deep respect and sympathy, saying, "I have received a lot of comfort while listening to this song, and it made me think about how much comfort my senior must have actually needed."

Meanwhile, this broadcast will also feature a performance by Yoon Yun-seo, the youngest of the TOP7.

Yoon reinterpreted Cho Yong Pil's masterpiece 'Single-minded Dandelion' with her own sensibility, showcasing excellent rhythm and stable vocal technique, drawing admiration from the judges and cast.

The cast members spared no praise, calling her a "trot genius," while Kim also offered generous compliments, saying, "She expressed an emotion that makes it hard to believe she is only 14 years old," and "I think she will grow into a representative great singer of the Republic of Korea."

As the biological younger brother of the late Kim Jae-gi and the fourth vocalist of Boohwal, Kim has received steady love for his unique tone and explosive vocal skills. While he has performed on numerous stages throughout his long career, this performance is expected to deliver profound emotion to viewers as a special tribute to his family and his resilience through music.

TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You' is a music program where singers of various generations share their musical journeys and life stories. Kim's moving performance will air on the 16th at 10 PM.