Kim Young-dae, a renowned music critic in South Korea, died on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, his family confirmed. He was 48. Kim’s family announced his passing through a statement released on his social media pages on Thursday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25. “We regret to inform you of the passing of Kim Young-dae. We ask for your understanding regarding our inability to contact everyone individually,” the post read, as translated from to English by Korean media outlet The Chosun Daily. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. The post included details of Kim’s wake, which will be held on Thursday […]... Keep on reading: Korean music critic Kim Young-dae dies on Christmas Eve