Actress Kim Gyu-ri shed tears while hosting the memorial service for the late former President Roh Moo-hyun on the 16th anniversary of his passing.
The memorial service for former President Roh Moo-hyun was held on the afternoon of the 23rd in Bongha Village, Bonsa-ri, Jin-yeong-eup, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do.
During the service, Kim Gyu-ri, who was the host, said at the end, "Please lend your strength in the face of the continuous progress of history." She added, "We need your strength. As the last bastion of democracy, I sincerely hope that we can all move forward together."
While speaking, Kim Gyu-ri appeared to be overwhelmed with emotion, shedding tears and struggling to continue her words. Attendees applauded to comfort her.
It is known that Kim Gyu-ri was included in the blacklist of the cultural and arts sector during the administrations of Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye.
Kim Gyu-ri stars in the movie "Sinmyeong," which is inspired by the ousted former President Yoon Seok-youl and his wife Kim Geon-hee. "Sinmyeong" is an unusual genre that combines occult and political drama, depicting the fierce struggle of a woman trying to seize power using mysterious forces and a journalist uncovering the huge truth hidden above her. It is set to be released on June 2.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
