Legendary Actor Ahn Seong-ki Passes Away at 74 Amid Celebrity Tributes and Political Controversy

Renowned Actor Ahn Seong-ki Dies at 74

Celebrated Korean film legend **Ahn Seong-ki** passed away on the 5th after battling blood cancer. He was 74 years old.[3][6]

His agency, Artist Company, announced that his funeral will be held at the Shin Young-kyun Arts & Culture Foundation Funeral Hall, Room 7. Ahn was beloved by audiences nationwide for his roles in countless classic films.[6]

Controversy Over Politician Bae Hyeon-jin Visiting the Funeral Home

Members of the U.S. Congresswoman **Bae Hyeon-jin** from the People Power Party visited Ahn Seong-ki’s funeral home, sparking debate online. Some netizens criticized her visit, calling it politically motivated.[3]

It’s believed that Bae visited to honor Ahn’s legacy, but the move has since been interpreted through a political lens, fueling ongoing discussions.[3]

Celebrities and Fans Mourn the Loss

Fellow actors like Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung paid their respects at the funeral. Co-stars from Ahn’s projects, who played his on-screen family, also expressed their condolences.[6]

• Close friends like singer Jo Yong-pil also paid their respects at the funeral home.
• The entire film industry is in shock over the loss.[6]

Content Expansion: Kian84 and Kim Yeon-koung Join Tving Platform

MBC is boosting content collaborations with **Kian84** and **Kim Yeon-koung**, bringing more of their shows and appearances to Tving. Fans will soon be able to catch their latest content on the streaming platform.[3]

This move highlights the growing trend of entertainment companies partnering with digital platforms to reach wider audiences.[3]

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**Tiffany** shared her first update of the new year, posting photos of herself with someone other than Bae Yeo-han, sparking fan curiosity.[3]

**Lee Ji-hye** voiced concerns about side effects from her recent chin reduction surgery and shared a selfie using AI filters, jokingly saying, “This is kind of scary.” The post quickly gained attention.[3]

Popular couple **Sang-chul and Jung-sook**, from the “Three Families” series, went on their honeymoon to Jeju Island. Fans and viewers celebrated their trip, making it a trending star story.[3]