K-pop star Samuel's father Jose Arredondo killed in Mexico, fans urge him to 'stay strong'
K-pop star Samuel’s father Jose Arredondo has been killed in Mexico.
The 17-year-old, whose full name is Samuel Kim Arredondo, has released music as a solo artist and, in 2015, as part of the music duo 1Punch, when he went by the nickname “Punch.” In 2017, he appeared on the second season of reality competition show Produce 101.
The senior Arredondo, 58, was a popular businessman who owned both a group of car dealerships and a real estate company in Southern California.
His body was found Tuesday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The Associated Press reported Wednesday that prosecutors are investigating the death and that Arredondo’s body “showed signs of blunt force trauma,” and California’s Bakersfield.com said the local businessman’s pastor confirmed Arredondo had been stabbed.
Jose Arredondo reportedly came to the United States when he was just 11 and didn’t know any English. He went on to earn millions and become a community leader, donating cars to the local New Life Church, which he attended for more than 20 years.
While Samuel’s father hailed from Mexico and his mother from Korea, Samuel was born in America. Before he became a K-pop star, he appeared in commercials for his father’s car dealerships.
He also appeared on the Ustream show Seventeen TV before hitting it big.
Fans shared words of support with the star, and they urged him to stay strong.
My condolence.I hope that you are surrounded by your loved ones and I know it's hard but please stay strong,you're not alone Samuel
#StayStrongSamuel pic.twitter.com/1IZPXppkwJ— 💫Shooting Star💫 (@yoongi__angel) July 17, 2019
we are here for you samuel and we love you pic.twitter.com/I7KRpm7bos
— vanesa?wonwoo day (@softiedk) July 17, 2019
Dear Samuel,
I know you're not fine right now... What you're facing is so hard and depressing but always remember... We-your fans- will always be here with you. We had your back. Always.
Sending all the love I can give
Louise Lazaro
Your fan— Louise Lazaro (@crzylslzr) July 17, 2019
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