The name Okhee first appeared in public under the name ‘Seoul Sisters’ in 1968 and began to attract attention in the music industry. At the time, she was promoting the early form of K-pop abroad through overseas performances, but later turned solo and achieved the top spot in the music industry with the song ‘I Don’t Know’ in 1974. Songs such as ‘Neighbor Cousin’ and ‘Hold Both Hands’ were greatly loved by the public of the time and established her as an unrivaled singer. She was not just a singer who was good at singing, but she communicated with the public with charisma and cheerful energy that dominated the stage. Her skills were recognized when she received the MBC Top 10 Singer Award in 1974. These early activities prove that she was an artist who left a distinct mark on the history of Korean popular music.

The narrative that cannot be left out of the deceased's life is the cinematic love, separation, and reunion with boxing world champion Hong Soo-hwan. The couple, who had a grand wedding ceremony in 1977 as the couple of the century, received a lot of public attention, but unfortunately, their relationship broke up two years later and they had to go their separate ways. However, the bond formed by observing each other's lives for a long period of 16 years led to a dramatic ending in their reunion in 1995. Their reunion was not simply a return to the past, but the fruit of a mature love in which they realized the importance of each other after going through prenatal hardships, which greatly moved the public. The two, who have one son and one daughter, have been each other's strong support ever since.

The will she showed toward art even during her illness resonated deeply with many people. Even as he was diagnosed with kidney cancer last year and continued to fight the disease, he ignited his final passion for music by releasing a new song, ‘Thankful Love’ in 2024. In particular, the sight of her singing Lee Geum-hee's 'Flower of Passion' passionately on KBS 1TV's 'Gayo Stage' last March was a sublime scene that showed how much she loved the stage even before her death. Husband Hong Soo-hwan stayed by his wife's side while she was fighting the disease and continued to provide dedicated nursing, which was the greatest strength that helped the deceased pass away without being lonely until the last moment. The finale ended peacefully in a hospice ward in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, with family members watching.

The news of this passing brought deep sadness to fellow celebrities and fans. Actor Han Ji-il left a heartfelt message of remembrance for the deceased through his SNS, conveying his sorrowful feelings at losing a kind and cheerful colleague. The Korean Singers Association decided to hold a funeral at the association's president to commemorate the deceased's achievements, and the funeral will be held at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, where many people are expected to mourn. This is proof of how warm and respected Okhee was by her colleagues and fans in the music industry, beyond simply being a popular singer in the past. Her funeral will be the final ceremony to honor the path she took as an artist throughout her life.