President Lee Jae-myung paid tribute to the late Ahn Sung-ki.."Actor who penetrates the times"

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President Lee Jae-myung paid tribute to the late actor Ahn Sung-ki.

President Lee Jae-myung posted on his Facebook page on the 5th, "I wish national actor Ahn Sung-ki to rest in peace."

President Lee said, "I deeply express my condolences for the death of Ahn Sung-ki, who left a great footprint in Korean film history and culture and art as a whole," adding, "Like the saying, 'I've lived my life as a movie dream and acting as a life,' acting was life, and that life became a time of comfort, joy, and reflection for many people. Like the hope of "giving trust to the audience and viewers," he mourned, "I will forever remain a friendly actor like a neighbor, an actor who sincerely depicts the joys, sorrows, and sorrows of human beings penetrating the times."

"I will remember for a long time the passion of the teacher, who appeared in more than 170 works during his 69 years of acting, and did not discriminate between the lead and supporting roles. I respect the life of the teacher who showed humility over splendor and dignity over competition. I firmly believe that you will always stay with us with the unchanging emotion and resonance over the years," he said. "I already miss my warm smile and soft voice. I wish you all the best in your life," he added.

On the 5th, Ahn Sung-ki's agency, Artist Company, delivered the sad news of Ahn Sung-ki. According to the agency, Ahn Sung-ki died at the hospital at 9 a.m. that day. He was 74.

Ahn Sung-ki collapsed while eating at home around 4 p.m. on December 30 last year. Afterwards, he was taken to the emergency room of a hospital near his home undergoing CPR due to cardiac arrest, but he left without being conscious. With the news of Ahn's deteriorating health, the family prepared for Ahn's last, with his eldest son, who was staying in the U.S., returning home suddenly.

The mortuary of the deceased was set up in Room 31 of the funeral hall of Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. The stamping is at 6 a.m. on the 9th, and the burial site is Yangpyeong Byulgrida.

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