Heo Cham (Korean: 허참; 30 November 1949 – 1 February 2022) was a South Korean radio and television presenter and singer.
Heo Cham | |
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허참 | |
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| Born | 30 November 1949 |
| Died | 1 February 2022 (aged 72) Seoul, South Korea |
| Occupation(s) | TV and radio host |
Life and career edit
Having been born in Hwanghae Province, and moved south over the border shortly after the outbreak of the Korean War, Cham graduated from the Dong-a University in Busan.[1] After working as a master of ceremonies in the music cafe Chelbourg, he made his national television debut in the TBC show Seven Singers Show (7대 가수쇼), and since then he was active as a presenter of a large number of radio and television programs.[1][2] He was best known as the presenter of the long running KBS1 show Family Arcade (가족오락관), he hosted for 26 years, from its debut in 1984 until its termination in 2009.[1][2][3]
During his career Cham received several accolades, including a Career Award at the 2006 KBS Entertainment Awards.[1][2] Cham was also active as a singer, making his official recording debut in 2003 with the album Chueog-ui yeoja (추억의 여자, "Woman of Memories").[1]
Death edit
Cham had successful surgery in 2008 to remove colon cancer. He died from liver cancer in Seoul on 1 February 2022, at the age of 72.[2] He died about 4 months before TV host Song Hae died on 8 June 2022,
References edit
- ^ a b c d e So-jeong, Kim (1 February 2022). "'가족오락관' 26년 MC 허참, 간암 투병 중 별세". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d ""몇대 몇~" 외치던 '가족오락관' MC 허참 간암 투병중 별세". Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). 2 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ E. Cha (2 February 2022). "Heo Cham Passes Away After Battle With Cancer". Soompi. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
External links edit
- Heo Cham at ManiaDb