Artist Company honors late South Korean star Ahn Sung-ki
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The veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki passed away at 74.
The South Korean entertainment industry mourns once again as veteran actor Ahn Sung-ki has passed away.
On Instagram, his agency Artist Company announced the sad news with a tribute to the late star.
"Actor Ahn Sung Ki passed away at 9:00 a.m. on January 5, 2026, at the age of 74," the agency said in Korean.
"With a profound sense of duty to his craft and unwavering sincerity, Ahn Sung-ki walked alongside the history of Korean popular culture. His performances were always directed toward people and life itself, and through countless projects, he offered deep resonance and comfort across eras and generations."
The agency added that Ahn Sung-ki also “cherished dignity and responsibility as a human being,” and consistently showed respect for fellow artists and behind-the-scenes staff — making him a “national actor in the truest sense.”
"Artist Company is deeply saddened by this sudden news. We pray for the repose of the deceased and extend our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family," the statement continued.
The funeral will be held on January 9 at Jangji Yangpyeong Byolgrida. The agency also requested that the public refrain from excessive coverage and unconfirmed reports, in consideration of the bereaved family's wishes and feelings.
"Actor Ahn Sung-ki's work and spirit will remain with us for a long time to come and be remembered by many," the agency concluded.
According to Soompi, Ahn Sung-ki was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2019 and had been undergoing treatment. Although he was declared cured the following year, the cancer later recurred during follow-up monitoring.
On December 31, Artist Company shared that the actor had been hospitalized “after a sudden decline in his health and is currently receiving treatment under medical supervision.”
Ahn Sung-ki began his career in the film industry as a child actor in the 1957 movie The Twilight Train. Throughout his decades-long career, he appeared in over 170 films. He's known for his roles in Whale Hunting (1984), Deep Blue Night (1985), Chil-su and Man-su (1988), Gagman (1988), White Badge (1992), Two Cops (1993), The Taebaek Mountains (1994), Silmido (2003), and Radio Star (2006).
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