On the morning of January 5, news broke that Ahn Sung Ki had passed away in the intensive care unit of Soonchunhyang University Hospital in Seoul. The veteran actor died at the age of 74, six days after being hospitalized in cardiac arrest.
Sports Kyunghyang has since released the first official details regarding his funeral. According to the report, Ahn Sung Ki’s funeral will be held as a film industry funeral, jointly organized by the Shin Young Kyun Arts & Culture Foundation and the Korea Film Actors Association. Renowned actors Lee Jung Jae and Jung Woo Sung will serve as pallbearers, personally carrying the coffin of the late star in a final show of respect.
The memorial service for Ahn Sung Ki will take place in Room 31 of the funeral hall at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. The funeral procession is scheduled for 6 a.m. on January 9, after which he will be laid to rest at Byeolgeurida Cemetery in Yangpyeong, as chosen by his family.
Previously, on the morning of December 31 last year, multiple Korean media outlets reported that Ahn Sung Ki had been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at home while eating. He was found in cardiac arrest and immediately transferred to the emergency room, where doctors performed intensive cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He was later moved to the intensive care unit in critical condition.
Ahn Sung Ki had been battling blood cancer since 2019. Over the past six days, medical staff made every effort to save him, but he ultimately passed away peacefully in the presence of his family.
Born in 1952, Ahn Sung Ki was widely regarded as one of the most respected and beloved national actors in South Korea. Throughout his illustrious career, he appeared in more than 130 films and received numerous prestigious awards in recognition of his lifelong dedication to acting. In 2019, he drew attention for his role in the film The Divine Fury, co-starring Park Seo Joon, which became a major hit across Asia and earned widespread praise from audiences.
As the nation prepares to say its final goodbye, Ahn Sung Ki’s legacy as a pillar of Korean cinema and a symbol of artistic integrity will continue to live on through his countless works.
Sources: K14