Died On This Date (June 30, 1993) Wong Ka-Kui / Leader of Chinese Rock Band, Beyond
themusicsover Won Ka-Kui
June 10, 1962 – June 30, 1993
Wong Ka-Kui was the founder of Chinese rock band, Beyond. Forming the band in 1983, Ka-Kui was it’s lead singer, guitarist and primary songwriter. The band was widely popular throughout Asia. While appearing on a Japanese game show to promote the latest release by Beyond, Wong Ka-Kui fell from a slippery platform, and landed on his head. He died a week later from his injuries. He was 31 years old.
Park Yong-ha was a handsome Korean television and singer who quickly became popular throughout Asia. He reached fame as a teenager thanks in part to his starring role in Winter Sonata. As for his musical career, he is perhaps best remembered for singing the popular theme song for the Japanese program, Just For Yesterday. Over the course of his career, Yong-ha released a several records, earned numerous acting and music awards, and was a popular concert draw across Korea and Japan. Park Yong-ha was found dead in his home of an apparent suicide by hanging on June 30, 2010. He was 33.
