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HYUN-WOO KIM  
Passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife SooJung, his son, Euijin, his daughters, Eunhie and Eunyoung, his sister, Yeongin Lee, his brother-in-law, Dong Myung Lee, his nephew, Samuel Suckjae Lee, his nephew's wife, Jung-Yoon Lee, his niece, Sohaye Lee, his great-niece and great nephew, Annabel Suhjoo and Christopher Sunwoo Lee, and his mother-in-law, Bokhi Kim. Born November 12, 1952 in South Korea to YungJo Kim and Sikyung Pi, Hyun-Woo came to the United States to study and become a violinist. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Juilliard School of Music and joined the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) in 1978. He has been an active performer as a member of the NSO for nearly 40 years, and the Manchester String Quartet for 37 years. His recital at the Phillips Collection received critical acclaim, and he had been a guest artist with various ensembles in the Washington area. Hyun-Woo was a devout Catholic and devoted parishioner at the Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Vienna, VA where he played the violin at the 11:15 a.m. mass on Sundays. He also volunteered for the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind.  The viewing and the funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. respectively at the Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) Catholic Church, located at 8601 Wolftrap Rd. SE, Vienna, VA 22182. The burial is scheduled for 1:00 pm at Fairfax Memorial Park at 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032-1903.

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Published by The Washington Post on May 16, 2018.

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Lisa Greenfield

May 31, 2018

He was a gentle and generous man with a rich sound. Music lovers everywhere will miss him so much especially each Sunday.

Bob Hakim

May 20, 2018

I was shocked when Fr. Hillyard announced the passing of Mr Kim at mass this morning. Though I never met Mr Kim, I feel like I lost a family member. I will miss the sweet sound of his violin at mass on Sundays. Bless you Mr Kim! Condolences to his family and friends.

Chuck & Kyung Paik

May 20, 2018

As an old family friend of Bokhi Kim, Mr. Kim's mother-in-law, we extend our sincere condolences to the passing of Mr. kim and our thoughts and prayers for his family.

Allison Butts Roulier

May 17, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Hyun-Woo's passing! I met Woo at the Manchester String Quartet concerts at the Holton-Arms School where I was a student. During my senior year, I helped to stage manage their concerts, and I baked them cookies for intermission. Woo and everyone in the quartet were so kind and so incredibly talented! My most sincere condolences go out to his family and friends!

Lois Reiter

May 16, 2018

My sincere condolences on the loss of Hyun-Woo. I knew him when I was young and was told of his passing by a mutual friend. A very special man...

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