On January 26, Sam Kim’s agency Antenna confirmed that the singer’s father had passed away after being the victim of a violent attack. They released an official statement:
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“We confirmed that the news reported earlier today about Sam Kim’s father passing away is true. We would be grateful if you could convey your condolences to Sam Kim who lost his father and pray for the deceased. May he rest in peace.”
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According to a Korean media outlet based in Seattle, Washington, Sam Kim’s father was working at the restaurant that he owns when a robbery took place and he was shot and killed.
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The funeral was held locally on January 24. Sam Kim was in attendance and surrounded by his family and closed ones. Sam Kim dedicated his song “Don’t Worry,” to his father. He originally wrote the song for his mother, but changed some of the lyrics to convey the emotions that he felt after losing his father.
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Our sincerest condolences to Sam Kim and his family.
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