K-Pop World Mourns Top Critic Kim Young Dae’s Sudden Passing on Christmas Eve
Seoul, South Korea – The global music community is mourning the loss of K-pop critic Kim Young Dae, a leading voice in music journalism and analysis. Kim passed away on December 24, 2025, on Christmas Eve, at the age of 48. The news of Kim Young Dae’s death sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. His…