SEOUL, April 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean music industry is paying tribute to prominent Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, who recently passed away.
Rock musician and radio show host Bae Chul-soo posted a photo of himself together with the late composer on social media.
Taeyong from K-pop boy group NCT posted a picture of a streaming platform playing Sakamoto’s “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” and wrote “rest in peace, my inspiration and shelter.”
Singer-songwriter Jung Jae-hyung left a comment on a social media post that Sakamoto was “his light”, and wished that he would “be in peace”.
BTS member Suga also posted a message wishing for Sakamoto’s “peaceful journey beyond.”
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