In light of star basketball player Kobe Bryant‘s unfortunate passing, many idols have come forward to pay their respect to the legend and his immense legacy.
Super Junior‘s Yesung uploaded 3 tweets, and shared how much Kobe Bryant meant to him and inspired him.
The player whom I loved the most. I was always touched by your passion and determination and always respected you. May he rest in peace. Kobe RIP 🏀 pic.twitter.com/hbej7MlpuW
— Yesung (@shfly3424) January 26, 2020
I hope you will not be sick in heaven with your daughter … 🙏🏻 I'm so sad. pic.twitter.com/fTBYKJDcW9
— Yesung (@shfly3424) January 26, 2020
Black mamba 🏀 #kobe pic.twitter.com/rOM40ky8Sq
— Yesung (@shfly3424) January 27, 2020
His fellow member Donghae took to Instagram to commemorate Kobe Bryant’s legacy.
Jay Park also uploaded a tweet, sending condolences to Kobe Bryant’s family.
Tragic…horrible news… rip Kobe 🙏🙏🙏 prayers to his family
— JAY BUM PARK (@JAYBUMAOM) January 26, 2020
A Los Angeles native, Day6‘s Jae remembers Kobe Bryant as the pride of his city.
RIP Kobe, the pride of our city
— Day6 Jae (@Jae_Day6) January 26, 2020
f(x)‘s Amber Liu took to Twitter to express how much Kobe Bryant influenced her, all the way from her childhood, up until now.
I was just 7 year old girl that wanted to play basketball. Kobe was my hero and i would practice like crazy watching him play. Thank you for teaching me the game and the mentality of never giving up and pushing through. I will always wear your jersey with pride. Thank you Kobe.
— Amber J. Liu 刘逸云 (@llama_ajol) January 26, 2020
iKON‘s Bobby uploaded a picture of a smiling Kobe Bryant, with no caption, to honor his memory.
(G)I-DLE‘s Yuqi also uploaded a post on Instagram, thanking Kobe Bryant for defining her love of basketball as her most cherished childhood memory.
Kobe Bryant was a star basketball player, who defined the game with his skills, passion and determination. After a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, he retired from the game in 2016.
Kobe Bryant passed away on January 26, 2020, in a fatal helicopter accident in California.
We send our condolences to his family and loved ones.