Lula member Kim Ji-hyun has spoken publicly about being separated from her mother for two decades. The remarks came during an appearance on the YouTube channel 'YourHan' on October 16, where she spoke with singer Lee Sang-min and a shaman.

What did Kim Ji-hyun say about her mother?

Kim Ji-hyun said her mother lived in the United States and died there. Because of the circumstances, the family could not hold a full three-day mourning ceremony in Korea, and only a short funeral service was held before the body was cremated. She said she was overcome with tears when she passed through airport security in New York with her mother's remains.

Why did the family separate?

According to Kim Ji-hyun, the family's situation changed after her mother sold the land her father owned and moved to the United States to start a project with an aunt. She also said her mother later had another partner, which left her father in a difficult position. Kim Ji-hyun said she had no contact with her mother for more than 10 years and could not find her.

How did Kim Ji-hyun learn of her mother's death?

She said she had a dream about a white flower during her flight. After landing, she turned on her phone and learned from her husband that her mother had died.

For international fans

Kim Ji-hyun is a member of Lula, a Korean group that rose to fame in the late 1990s. This appearance was a rare occasion on which she spoke about her private family history. Fans who want to follow her work can look for Lula's catalog and her later TV and online appearances.