Legendary Actor Ahn Seong-ki Passes Away: Latest Celebrity News and Tributes

Veteran Actor Ahn Seong-ki Dies at 74

South Korea’s beloved film icon Ahn Seong-ki passed away peacefully on January 5th around 9 a.m., at the age of 74. He had been battling blood cancer, and last December 30th, he collapsed at home after choking on food. Despite receiving intensive care in the ICU, he was unable to regain consciousness. [4]

His agency described him as 'a true national treasure, a respectful and responsible actor who valued dignity both as a performer and as a person.' Fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry are pouring in their condolences. [4]

Celebrities and Fans Mourn the Loss

Actor Cha In-pyo shared a heartfelt post with a photo of himself with Ahn Seong-ki, reminiscing about their time together and expressing gratitude for his mentorship, saying, 'He always supported his juniors with kindness.' Director Lee Joon called him 'a timeless actor of our generation,' bidding a final farewell. [4][5]

As funeral arrangements are finalized, details about the memorial service will be announced soon. It’s expected that Ahn Seong-ki’s funeral will be a private family ceremony. [4]

Other Recent Celebrity News

• Singer Sunmi shares adorable photos with her two younger brothers, saying, 'Love you guys, don’t forget to kiss and hug!' (16 hours ago). [2]
• Actress Ahn So-hee responds to JYP founder Park Jin-young’s teasing with a playful remark, 'No need to nag anymore.' (1 day ago). [2]
• Host Jeon Hyun-moo’s competitive spirit shines on 'I Live Alone,' helping the show hit number one in ratings for variety shows. (1 day ago). [2]
• Actors Lee Jae-wook and Choi Sung-eun’s new drama 'Last Summer' starts strong with a 3% viewership rating. (1 day ago). [2]
• Singer Io Wook wins first place on 'Sing Again 4' finale, results announced just 21 hours ago. [5]

Other entertainment updates include comedian Moon Se-yoon and Lee Joon’s recent trip to Ulleung Island and Dokdo for a variety show special. [2]

Entertainment Industry Highlights

Reporter Park Kyung-rim revealed a subtle new hairstyle during a recent press conference, sparking buzz among fans. (9 hours ago). [5]

Comedian Kim Ji-min’s humorous comment about Kim Joon-ho’s sense of humor, saying 'His jokes are hit or miss,' brought laughs. (Recently). [5]

Chae Jong-hyeop donated 50 million won to support epilepsy patients, sharing, 'I understand their pain firsthand.' (Recently). [5]