Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Ahn Sung-ki, South Korea's 'nation's actor,' dies at 74
Ahn Sung-ki, a famous actor in South Korea, has passed away at the age of 74.
He was known as the 'nation's actor' and had a very long career in movies, starting when he was just six years old.
He acted in over 100 films and won many awards.
People loved him for his acting and his kind personality.
The president of South Korea and many others have paid tribute to him.
His funeral will be held on Friday in Seoul.
Ahn Sung-ki, South Korea's renowned actor, passed away at 74 after battling blood cancer.
He had a 60-year career in cinema, starting at age six with the film 'Twilight Train'.
Notable films include 'Silmido', 'Radio Star', 'Mandala', and 'A Fine, Windy Day'.
He won the Best New Actor award at the Grand Bell Awards in 1980.
His funeral will be held on Friday at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital Funeral Hall.
- Who
- Ahn Sung-ki, a renowned South Korean actor known as the 'nation's actor'
- What
- Passed away at the age of 74 after a prolonged battle with blood cancer
- When
- Recently, with the funeral scheduled for Friday
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Why
- Due to complications from blood cancer
- Name
- Ahn Sung-ki
- Age
- 74
- Cause of Death
- Blood cancer
- Career Span
- 60 years
- Notable Films
- Silmido, Radio Star, Mandala, A Fine, Windy Day, Birth
- Awards
- Best New Actor at Grand Bell Awards (1980)
- Funeral Date
- Friday
- Funeral Location
- Seoul St. Mary's Hospital Funeral Hall