Ahn Sung Ki, Legendary South Korean Actor, Dies at 74 After Cancer Battle
Legendary South Korean actor Ahn Sung Ki died today (January 5) while undergoing treatment at Soonchunhyang University Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in Seoul, in the presence of his family. The news of his passing was confirmed by his agency, Artist Company.
Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung Ki died on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the age of 74. His agency, Artist Company, shared the heartbreaking news with a statement. Ahn Sung Ki had been battling blood cancer since 2019. He had been cured, but the illness returned. He is widely regarded as one of the founding figures in South Korea's modern cinema. Ahn's acting career began in 1957 when he debuted as a child actor in The Twilight Train. Over the years, he has starred in more than 170 films, including Two Cops, Nowhere to Hide, The Divine Fury and Hansan: Rising Dragon, among others. He has been dubbed as the "Nations's Actor" due to his unparalleled contribution to Korean cinema. South Korean Actor Ahn Sung Ki Hospitalised in Critical Condition After Medical Emergency, Agency Confirms.
Legendary South Korean Actor Ahn Sung Ki Dies at 74
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