The late comedian Park Ji-sun. [Newsis]
The late comedian Park Ji-sun. [Newsis]

Colleagues of the late comedian Park Ji-sun visited her memorial columbarium on the sixth anniversary of her death, sharing their enduring affection for her.

Yang Sang-guk posted a photo Monday on Instagram Stories showing Park's KBS 22nd-class cohort gathered in front of the columbarium where she rests. The group, dressed in black, could be seen smiling as if greeting her.

"It's already been five years," Yang wrote. "I got to see Ji-sun and the classmates — laughing and crying, all thanks to her." Yang added, "Everyone in our class is doing well, so please cheer us on."

The photo included KBS 22nd-class comedians Yang Sang-guk, Jo Yun-ho, Kim Ji-ho, Song Jung-geun, Jang Hyo-in and Heo Mi-yeong.

Earlier, on Oct. 5, the YouTube channel "Jjanhan Hyeong Shin Dong-yeop" revealed that several of Park's 22nd-class colleagues have maintained a years-long relationship with her father.

Jang Hyo-in, Seong Hyeon-ju and Lee Gwang-seop appeared in a video titled "The Reality of the Legendary 22nd-Class MT, Part 2" and shared memories of Park.

Jang said she still stays in touch with Park's father, who has asked to be informed whenever there are significant life events among the group.

"Every time we have a class gathering, I contact her father in advance," Jang said. "I want him to know that we haven't forgotten Ji-sun and still remember her."

Jang added that Park's father always asks to be kept informed of any milestones. "He says, 'I feel like I should do the things Ji-sun would have done. Don't leave me out as if she's gone — let me fill her place,'" she said.

Park's father reportedly keeps his daughter's mobile phone active and in his possession.

Park Ji-sun, a Korea University College of Education graduate, died in November 2020. Known for her sharp wit and warm, approachable image, she was beloved by many fans.

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