Ahn Sung Ki, Towering Figure in South Korean Film, Dies at 74
The New York Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- Ahn Sung Ki, a beloved South Korean actor known for his gentle and friendly public image, died at the age of 74, with reports indicating he was hospitalized after choking on food.
- He had been battling blood cancer since 2019, as revealed in 2022, and had a career spanning over 60 years with appearances in more than 180 films.
- Ahn made his film debut at age 5 and was recognized as a "nation’s actor" who valued dignity and responsibility, serving as deputy executive chairman of the Busan International Film Festival from 2005 to 2015.
- Notable films include “A Fine, Windy Day” (1980), where he played a deliveryman
