The Korean hip-hop community is coming together in mourning following heartbreaking news. On April 5, 2026 KST, Kim Sam Ryeon, the father of Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko, passed away at the age of 75. Fans and fellow artists are sending an outpouring of love to the legendary rapper during this deeply difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements and Memorial
A funeral altar has been respectfully prepared for Gaeko’s father at the Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital Funeral Hall in Banpo-dong, Seoul. This space allows family, friends, and industry colleagues to pay their final respects to the deceased.
The official funeral procession is scheduled to take place on April 7, 2026, at 8:10 AM KST. Following the solemn procession, his final resting place will be at Cheongah Park, located in Ilsan.
A Legacy in K-Hip Hop and Community Solidarity
Gaeko has been a foundational pillar of Korean hip-hop for over two decades. He initially made his debut in the year 2000 with the influential hip-hop trio CB Mass. By 2004, he teamed up with Choiza to form the iconic group Dynamic Duo, fundamentally shaping the K-hip-hop landscape.
Over the years, Dynamic Duo has played a pivotal role in popularizing the genre, blessing fans with countless timeless classics. Some of their legendary hit titles include:
- Go Back
- Guilty
- Without You
- Zani
- Smoke
- BAAAM
Given his massive impact on the music industry, fellow hip-hop artists, industry colleagues, and loyal fans are flooding SNS with memorial messages. This incredible solidarity highlights how deeply respected Gaeko is within the Korean entertainment scene.
Share Your Condolences
Our deepest sympathies go out to Gaeko and his loved ones during this profound time of loss. Please leave your respectful thoughts, memorial messages, and supportive words for the artist in the comments below.
