Stars across the entertainment industry came out in droves to pay their last respects to Turtle man (real name: Lim Sung-hoon) during the 3 day funeral held at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital in Hanam-dong.
The 38 year old music man’s cremated remains will rest in peace in Ansong, Gyonggi province.
Check out the bare-faced visitors in black.
Ahn Hye-kyong
Ahn Jaewook
Andy (Shinhwa)
Bae seulk
Cha Tae-hyun
Choi Jungwon
Crown J
Danny Ahn
Eun Jiwon
Girls Generation (Su-young; Tae-yeon; Tae-yeon & Yoona; Yoona; Yuri & Su-young)
Gummy
Ha Dongkyun & Park Junga
Han Young
Hwa Yobi
Hyun Young
Infinity Challenge: Jung Joon-ha, Noh Hong-chul, Yoo Jaesuk
Jadu
Joo
Jo PD
Singer KCM
Kim Hyunjin
Lee Seungki
May bee
Mighty mouth
Moon Heejun
Baek Ji-young
Park Junga
Ria
Sohn Ho-young
Solbi
SS501
Sun Geun
Wondergirls: Sohee Sunmi, Sunyeh, Yeheun
Yuri
awwww. poor old mama whos crying
After losing her husband,she lost her son
That pic is really sad
RIP
it’s really so sad to see his mother crying like that..
who ever that was… rest in peace
rest in peace. :[
I think you guys mean “Might Mouth” not “mighty mouse”. There’s alot of confusion with their name, I WOULD know…
Rest in peace
I had enjoyed their performance in music bank the other time they were there. The song was addictive. it makes me sad to know that i won’t ever hear it live again.
mate it aint mighty mouse. mouth.
that 1st pic of his mom crying is sad.
we like mighty mouse but will change it
This is still so upsetting.
I guess I’m still kind of in shock.
Rest in Peace.
It’s nice to see so much support from friends,
can someone please give me a brief bio on who this guy was…sorry from the states
popseoul wants us to check out whose bare faced…
besides like Solbi and hwa yobi, all other girls have foundation on, trying to look natural as possible. it is a funneral…who’ll be stupid enough to put on color.
It’s so sad to see all friends so grieved.
its so sad to see so many people sad, R.I.P!
no mother should have to bury her child
my prayers are with his family.
aww, sad
I always find it so weird that there are papparazzi at funerals, though.
Is it common courtesy for every celebrity to visit a funeral in Korea?
I hope that the family will find peace my condolences go out to them and everyone else who knew him well TURTLE!!!!
And again I was just listening to “Sing LaLaLa”. How inappropriate of me O_o
He doesn’t even need to laugh and his face is always laughing ^^ He will be remember always..
It’s heart wrenching the crying and all T_T
It’s kind of weird how even a funeral has become some kind of twisted red carpet event…
I find it annoying that people make an appearance just to be photographed for a good image. (ex: SNSD, Wondergirls)
I bet they didn’t even know him.
R.I.P Turtleman..i’m so sorry for his mom..
His mother…its very heart wrenching.
Hope he rests in peace. Its so very shocking that someone can be fine one day and just leave the next..
RIP
Why is there a swatzika on his tombstone? Do they know that is the sign for Nazi???
May he find eternal peace, and may his mother find comfort during this difficult time
REST IN PEACE.
YOU’LL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL.
hannah:
Get your facts right. The girls did know him, they’ve talked to him before, and are acquainted.
RIP.. This is just very sad
Mo: About the swastika, I learned in from my World Religions prof. that it used to be a symbol for either peace or happiness; I can’t remember exactly what it means, it’s just something good. When the Nazi’s took it on as their symbol, I think they turned it a certain way. I do believe some religions still use (the non-Nazi-turned one) as a good symbol.
how sad, hope the mom gets passed this. R.I.P.
Swastika originated in India and the original meaning is “well-being”
Yes, the ’swastika’ is still used in some Buddhist sects, as well. Kinda threw me off the first time I saw it at the temple in Asakusa, Japan, but then again, it’s sad that this symbol’s true meaning got twisted for eternity because some evil man made it so.
Anyway, my heart goes out to Turtleman’s omoni. She’s completely devastated. May she find comfort in knowing that her son was loved by so many people and that his music put smiles on our faces.
Rest in Peace, Turtleman. You will be missed.
Losing someone is always sad! It’s great though that others were there to support and pay their last respect!
That is not a swastica. It is the symbol of the wheel of life used most commonly by Buddhists (as well as other religions out of S. Asia) and in some variations of Christianity it is a symbol of the cross–it is an ancient and has no relation to the NAZIs. The swastica used by the NAZIs were reversed and tilted.
Condolences to the family for their loss.
why is joo there? and snsd? I figured wondergirls would be there though….
Turtleman is my all time favorite musician and I just can’t believe he passed….the picture of his mom in so much pain just made me cry….is so sad to not be able to hear him sing live anymore….true originality has just passed….lets just hope Drunken Tiger is still around
REST IN PEACE T*MAN
Aw is that his mom crying??? THAT’S SO SAD! I just wanna give her a hug! :’(
condolences to the lim family…
may the turtle man rest in peace…
this is really sad…
my greatest condolences to his family and friends.
extremely depressing…please rest in peace turtleman. he gave us joy, so please think of the happiness he brought. poor grieving mother…
omg when i saw his mom crying… ughhh. my heart fell.
this is so sad. plus the fact that hes so young
rip.
heyleadinglady:
whatever
i somewhat agree with hannah, but i guess they just wanted to pay their respects…
That first picture is heartbreaking.
~R.I.P.~
Its so sad..she lost her husband and son.
I give my greatest condolences
OMO I DIDNT KNOW HE PASSED AWAY.
T___T
OPPA R.I.P
R.I.P
very sad. interesting to see how koreans have their funerals.
You have to take the appearances of a lot of these celebrities with just the surface value. On one side it was respectful of them to pay their dues to a fellow colleague, but a lot of them don’t personally know Turtleman. Many have probably said “Hello,” while passing during rehearsal for shows, but that’s about it for many of the people who showed up.
It’s a sad reality when some, not all, stars come out just to get exposure and making some kind of good image of themselves to the media and audience who is watching.
My friend who works in the entertainment business in Korea says many of these stars are trained to look sad or cry on the spot once the camera light shows up. Again, I’m NOT saying EVERY celebrity puts on an act, but my friend says that it happens and not just on occasion.
I like how none of the celebrities really look like they are grieving… a lot of them look bored.
He died so young.
How come the Nazi symbol was on the plates ??
* Nevermind >_>’ I only read about afterwards..
is she there for a fashion show? wtf.. why is she dressed like that…
He was always seen with a smiling face all his pictures are smiling photos he has a very handsome face I wish that he didn’t die so young and that someone was able to get to him in time. Now that it’s all said and done I pray for his family and for his body to RIP
Yeah it’s really sad..and ofcourse i was thinking about the same thing..i’m sure not all of them knew him..and some are there just to make an image -_- whatever…and i would love if they could kick the paparazzis out…it’s like a freaking red carpet..what the hell !!
R.I.P
it sucks if celebrity just show up to have their face on camera. we won’t be able to know what’s truly in their hearts. do they really miss turtleman, his contribution to entertainment? or are they thinking about looking good when that flash to the right of the mourners? funerals are formalities anyway. those of us not in showbiz also had to show up at funerals of people we barely knew or didn’t like too much, but were part of the same social circle. as long as they’re showing some form of respect, i don’t care what their real motive is.
what’s w/ that chick RIa
April 5, 2008 at 8:09 am
is she there for a fashion show? wtf.. why is she dressed like that…
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yeah, i was wondering the same thing. very disrespectful to show up in a mini skirt, full-on boots and a vuiton bag that doesn’t match anything else you’re wearing ….
it’s a very sad time for the lim family. my condolences and sincere sympathies …
To Well
Some probably do grieve but understand everyone shows their emotions in a different way. If they didn’t know him that well then no they probably wouldn’t cry but they probably were still in pain nonetheless.
Do they ALL know him??? WoW.
={ At least he is now in the hands of God. Condolences to his family.
Oh Jeeze, this is terribly sad. Love and peace to all affected.
@hannah:
take your crap talk else where please.
RIP turtleman =x
man… koreans can’t go to a slumber party without make-up let alone surgery. wtf is up with the hair and wardrobe on some of these mofos…more sad than the funeral itself.
what’s with all this negative talk when someone has passed away…jeesh people
I gotta agree with Sad…
Some of these celebs probably show up because it’s a photo op. I mean I’m not trying to sound harsh but that’s the reality of it all. To those celebs that are just showing up to make face there cold-hearted ppl. That’s wrong.
To Turtleman R.I.P
omg the first picture is so sad T_T..Condolences to his family..esp his mom =(((
RIP TURTLEMAN =((((
a lot of people share my opinion…people have their tactics wrong..it’s just sad to see
the first photo with his mom is so heartbreaking. it’s more powerful than anything tragedy on K-drama, Secret Sunshine, etc…
she must have loved turtle man deeply. does she have other children?
I dont know him but may he rest in peace.
And all my condolences to his family…
the only one who is truly saddened by this is the poor old mom, the stars are here for publicity obviously, i mean what does teeny boppers like WG and SNSD have in connection with turtleman anyways…
looks more like a black/white fashion show, without makeups and head bowing so they can actually fake some remorse…There’s no such thing as bad publicity. Right?
Its so sad news, i just knew him frm tv prog pop in seoul their song sing la la la is so catchy.. Condolence to the family.
wow, a lot of stars came out to join in….
My condolences to the family..
i think it’s great that all these stars came to pay respects. i don’t really see it as a photo op, but i guess you could if you view it in a lopsided way…
i agree with sad… too and with illdielaughing
i mean. without a doubt im sure some of them knew him very greived.. but man. all of them knew him that well ? and they’re greiving with makeup on and everything ? especially ss501, those boys have makeup on at someone’s funeral. oh yeah, you’re really paying your respects.
jesus its like a fashion show for some of these people who just show up to make an appearance.
poor man…i hope he rests in peace.
its so sad to see his mother crying.
thats not a nazi sign, its a buddhist symbol. the nazi sign is in flipped in a different direction.
anyway, RIP Turtleman
what’s up with the NAZIS SIGN??
The first picture is absolutely heartbreaking.
RIP, Turtleman.
RIP
Thank you everyone for answering my question, and not getting angry because I didn’t know! I know the difference now: the evil one is tilted and/or in a different direction.
The good one is a sign of peace in Asian cultures. Still, you couldn’t wear that on a t-shirt or in jewelry…Americans just wouldn’t understand…
Again, rest in peace Turtleman
Mina…before you spazz out and everything, read the comment above you.
oh my gosh
RIP.
his poor mother …
RIP. its so sad when parents have to go to their child’s funeral. =(
i’m wondering how many of those people actually knew the guy.
guys… im sure some of them knew him, and im sure not all of them were only there for the media…
look at andy.. his face looks so sad and different from his normal cute face
rip turtleman
RIP turtle man
dude
this is a funeral
stop looking at people who come and let them pay their respect
make up or not
grieving or not
at least they make time to go there
how many did we see there
aish…
I was watching some news of his funeral, and what bothered me to no end was the amount of papparzi who attended, and how noisy and rude they were. I can’t understand why they couldn’t keep the cameras at home.
RIP.
RIP once again.
To everyone who is skeptical that this is a photo-op:
Now how would you know if they did or didn’t know them?
Take your crap somewhere else.
And what does being “teenyboppers” have to do with not knowing someone?
ohh man, his poor mom, my deepest condolences
RIP, Tutleman
May you rest in peace, turtleman…I am so sorry..
I do pray and hope that all the comfort
and strength be with his family.
oh gosh. i hate looking at the
first picture. it seriously rips my
heart. TT_TT think how sad his
mom must be, losing her son and husband
to this..
but i’m surprised to see so many people that
are new to the k-pop scene there. like Joo
and mighty mouth… :\
“Check out the bare-faced visitors in black.”
Popseoul!, you girls crossed even beyond your own incredibly shallow standard by caring about the bare faces of the celebrities who came to pay their last respects to one of the truly best in the K-pop business. I guess his funeral was a rare chance for people like you to see how really plain the stars look withou their cosmetics, right? Grow up a bit or, at least, try. It almost makes me ashamed that you girls are Korean whenever you trivialize a solemn event like this. In fact, why don’t YOU girls shows us pics of yourselves with and without cosmetics to judge by your own super-shallow standards of looks?
Rest in peace…
May his loved ones be in peace, too.
He has any siblings? Hope that there are still be s/o to take care of his Mom.
superjunior went too . god damn
wow korean ajusshi you tell them..lol
akh~ so sad!
awe dang that is so sad will yeah rest in will i dont know you but yeah may God bless you and your family…..lolol
awe dang that is so sad will yeah rest in will i dont know you but yeah may God bless you and your family
awe so sad will any who rest in peace and may God bless you and your famliy
that Ria is really… urrghh..
Why the heaven are you guys talking about whether some of the celebrities are going there to make an appearance, and about fake crying, why do you care?
oh..GOD!! Dat is such a pity 2 hav lost a husband n a son..if it was in ma situation den i’d better nt cry 2 mch bt pray 4 dem everyday..bt i pry mst nt 2 hav a life like dat..!!
I wish that Celebrity funerals were to be held without any Paparazzis. I think that it’s an invasion of privacy in general.
I think that a funeral is where people can come to pay their sincerest respect and condolences and where a loved one can actually cry their eyes out and grieve and mourn without any disturbance.
And there are those celebs who make it seem as if the funeral is a place such as a Red Carpet Walk or a Fashion Show..and that’s a disgrace..
R.I.P to Turtleman. he was loved and respected by many…and left the world so young..just like Jung Da Bin + Unee…..