His father was found dead in Mexico in July 2019. Samuel was born in Los Angeles, California. Samuel Kim's father Jose Arredondo has reportedly been murdered in Mexico. Produce 101, contestant, the talented singer Samuel Kim has suffered a great loss. On Nov. 16, 2017, he released his first full-length album called “Eye Candy.” I miss you so much. In April 2017, he participated in the reality television series season 2 of Produce 101 during the first half of 2017. Samuel appeared on Mnet's idol audition program "Produce 101 season 2" in 2017. Kim Samuel updated his Instagram with photos taken from his father's funeral. Samuel Kim, or Kim Samuel Arredondo (김사무엘), was born on January 17, 2002. 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The father was murdered in his home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He moved to Korea with his mother at the age of 11 to begin training in K-Pop. Mononymously known as Samuel, the 17-year-old is a K-pop idol who is best known for … He debuted on August 2, 2017 under Brave Entertainment. Korean news reports later confirmed that Jose Arrendondo was Kim Samuel’s father. He is suspected of beating Samuel's father Jose Arrendondo, 58, to death on July 15 at the victim's home in Surf Baja California Sur, southern Mexico. According to US news channel KGET, K-Pop idol Samuel Kim's father, Jose Arrendondo, was found murdered in his home located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Jose Arrendondo grew up as one of 11 kids and made money washing cars to help his family before acquiring several car dealerships in Bakersfield, California. The news shocked not just Samuel Kim and his fans but the entire K-Pop community as his death was reported to be a homicide. Recent news reports have revealed that the cause of death was blunt force trauma. By Dong Sun-hwaA man suspected of murdering K-pop singer Samuel Kim's father has been arrested in Mexico, a Mexican media outlet said Tuesday (local time). In the first photo, he stands calmly next to the coffin, while in the second, he broke in tears. The 58 years old Jose Arredondo was a car dealer by profession. K-pop star Samuel’s father Jose Arredondo has been killed in Mexico. The solo K-pop star, who operates under the mononym “Samuel,” is currently living in … Kim Samuel and Brave Entertainment’s CEO (Kang Dong Chul aka … According to SinEmbargo, police arrested the Mexican man â identified only as "Roberto 'N,'" 50, â and have been investigating him over the alleged murder. He is survived by his wife Kim Kyung-ju, daughter Mariana and son Samuel. Tragedy struck a member of the K-Pop world today as Jose Arredondo, the father of K-Pop idol Samuel Kim, was found dead in his home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico following an apparent home invasion.. Arredondo, who just turned 58-years old July 8, 2019, showed signs of blunt force trauma according to prosecutors.The reports indicate he may have been beaten to death. [+1,082, -58] Posting pictures to mourn = normal. He's also known as the father of 'Produce 101' contestant and singer Samuel Kim.Funeral arrangements are currently being prepared. Samuel Kim Arredondo poses on the red carpet of 2018 Bazaar Men of The Year on Dec. 12, 2018 in Beijing. And to all the people and fans, thank you so much," he wrote. The man suspected of killing K-Pop star Samuel’s father Jose Arredondo was busted in Mexico on Monday night, ... His son, the singer ‘Samuel” whose real name is Samuel Kim … Arredondo was born in Mexico and came to the United States at the age of 11. © 2007 - 2021 6Theory Media, LLC. He was promoted through the ranks to salesman, where he sold 12 cars in his first month alone, accordin… Jose Arredondo, 58, was a car dealer in Bakersfield, California, but was born in Mexico. Mr. Jose Arredondo, 58 years old – male idol Kim Samuel’s father – was found dead at home in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico on July 15 th.According to the report, he was stabbed to death by a group of strangers after they invade his house. Arrendondo was found with "signs of blunt force trauma," authorities said. The singer is most known for his appearance on the second season of … Samuel Kim Arredondo (born January 17, 2002), better known by his stage name Samuel (formerly known as Punch), is an American-born South Korean singer who was a part of the short-lived hip hop duo 1Punch in 2015.. His son, whose full name is Samuel Kim Arredondo and has also gone by the nickname “Punch,” appeared in his dad’s car dealership commercials as a child and went on to … Love you so much dad. Samuel Official Fandom Name: Garnet Official Fan […] Kim Samuel had featured on his dad’s auto dealership ads when he was a child and photos of him with his dad resurfaced among fans. Samuel is a popular K-Pop singer. Just recently, a… As investigations continued, the cause of death was revealed to have been blunt force trauma. allkpop® is a registered trademark of 6Theory Media, LLC. Initially, not much details were revealed surrounding the circumstances of the murder. His sister Laura told American media outlet KGET that the suspect was a friend of Arrendondo's for 20 years. allkpop® is a registered trademark of 6Theory Media, LLC. No-one knows how the murder happened but when you have a friend, who needs an enemy? The news comes as a shock to fans all over the world and the K-Pop community. He crossed the border illegally with his sister to join their mother who was living in Valencia, California. Always inside my heart. :(, This is horrible news. Condolences to Samuel Kim and his family. He married a Korean woman and they had Samuel in 2002. Kim Samuel recently revealed that he decided to leave Brave Entertainment. Samuel wrote, "Happy birthday, dad. Article: Kim Samuel, man who killed father arrested -> tears of mourning Source: Sports Chosun via Naver 1. Korean news reports later confirmed that Jose Arrendondo was Kim Samuel’s father. The 58-year-old was stabbed in his own house, he grew up 11 siblings and had to work hard to make his life … You are a legend to me. The body was identified as Jose Arredondo, the father of 17-year-old singer Samuel Kim Arredondo. Samuel Kim Source: NOWnews. Before he rose to fame, he often starred in his father’s car dealership commercials. Prayers go out to Kim Samuel and his family for their loss. Kim Samuel Biography – Kim Samuel Wiki. Kim Samuel full name Samuel Kim Arredondo, is a Korean-American singer, rapper, and dancer. But he was not the only one involved in the crime, according to police and the family. 3m Followers, 3 Following, 114 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Samuel K (@its_kimsamuel) As a young man, he got a job washing cars at a dealership and drew the attention of management through his strong work ethic. The murder of K-Pop idol Samuel Kim’ father Jose Arredondo has been one of the most tragic events this year. Capture from Samuel's Instagram. After the show, he began forging a career as a soloist and released numbers including "One" (2018). I Just feel so so bad for the family, not only they were certainly shocked with the News of his death but to know that he was beat up by a close friend...I Hope they recover from this hard and sad moment. The 17-year-old, whose full name is Samuel Kim Arredondo, has released music as a … Some members of IZ*ONE supposedly preparing to extend promotion contract with CJ ENM, An actor from 'Good Casting' reportedly under investigation on charges of sexual assault, Shuhua's Chinese fanclub says they're not gonna buy any 'I Burn' albums because Shuhua received less than four seconds in "HWAA", Netizens say they feel bad for the idols that debuted in 2020 because they never got a chance to meet their fans in-person because of COVID-19, Fans speculate BTS's Jungkook dyed his hair to prepare for the release of his mixtape, Siwan lands on the cover of the UK's 'FAULT' magazine, Songsun of Shinsadong Tiger's upcoming rookie girl group TRI.BE talks about being Girls' Generation Yuri's cousin, CRAVITY release warm and playful new comeback images for 'Be Our Voice', Netizens loving (G)I-DLE Soojin's perfect hair and makeup styling in the recent promotion for 'HWAA', JYPE confirms all of GOT7 will be leaving the company after contract ends, Netizens think BLACKPINK's Jennie best suits the trendy 'hot-girl' concept, All of GOT7 decide not to re-sign with JYP Entertainment, Netizens think K-Pop idols are overusing religious references. Kim Samuel Profile and Facts; Samuel’s Ideal Type Kim Samuel (김사무엘) is a Korean solo singer that is currently promoting as an independent artist. He was a part of the short-lived hip hop duo 1Punch, during 2015. Samuel, whose full name is Samuel Kim Arredondo and has also gone by the nickname “Punch,” appeared in his dad’s car dealership commercials as a child and went on to … I'll be you in the future. His full name is Samuel Kim Arredondo. Kim Samuel is an American born singer based in South Korea. Im so sorry Samuel, I hope justice will prevail. Arrendondo, born in Mexico, moved to the U.S. in 1977 and became a car dealer in Los Angeles. Samuel, whose full name is Samuel Kim Arredondo, has yet to comment on his father’s passing. Arredondo was the father of 17-year-old Samuel Kim, sometimes known as Samuel Kim Arredondo. Samuel, 17, was born in Los Angeles as Kim Samuel and currently resides in South Korea. 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