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

Veteran Actor Ahn Sung-ki Dies at 74

South Korea’s legendary actor Ahn Sung-ki passed away on January 5th around 9 a.m. after battling blood cancer. He was 74 years old.

Last December 30th, he collapsed at home after choking on food during a meal. He was rushed to the ICU but unfortunately did not regain consciousness.

His agency expressed deep condolences, calling him a true national treasure, and fellow actors and industry colleagues are mourning his loss.

Recent Highlights in the Entertainment World

Sunmi shared a heartwarming episode on My Ugly Duckling where she introduced her two adorable brothers and talked about their sweet “kiss and love” phone calls.

On 2 Days & 1 Night, Moon Se-yoon and Lee Jun embarked on Korea’s first-ever two-night sea adventure, traveling from Ulleungdo to Dokdo.

Jeon Hyun-moo’s I Live Alone hit a new ratings high, especially among viewers aged 20-49, thanks to his competitive spirit and lively personality.

Music and Acting Updates

Rydia is releasing her new song “Replay” today, part of the OST for her latest project.

Eun Ga-eun announced her pregnancy and shared glimpses of her daily life with Park Hyun-ho, calling it “Everyday Party.”

Sohee appeared on Radio Star and openly discussed her past mentorship with JYP founder J.Y. Park, saying she no longer needs his advice.

• Jae-wook Lee and Sung-eun Choi’s new drama Last Summer started with a modest 3% viewership.
• Fans celebrated the birthdays of Kim Hak-rae and Im Mi-sook’s children, joking that “marriage is next!”

Sports Star Kwon Youn-kyung’s Bold Statement

Volleyball star Kwon Youn-kyung announced on Wonder Docs that she plans to cut players who aren’t giving their best, hinting at roster changes after just four games.

She’s showing strong leadership as a rookie coach, emphasizing hard work and dedication.

Other Noteworthy News

Gwak Tube shared that he opened a noodle shop for his mom but joked about struggling with sales, asking fans for support.

Jung Yoo-kyung opened up about receiving negative comments after her short haircut on King of Mask Singer.

Chae Jong-hyeop donated 50 million won to support epilepsy patients, showing his commitment to social causes.