Passed away after battling cancer... 'Chang-gu's Mom', the late Kang Hee-seon, passes into eternal rest amid mourning today (6th)

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Veteran voice actress Kang Hee-seon, famous for her role as Bong Mi-seon, Chang-gu's mother, in the popular animation 'Crayon Shin-chan' and for her voice in Seoul subway announcement broadcasts, has passed into eternal rest.

On the morning of the 6th at 7:40 a.m., Kang Hee-seon's funeral procession will be held at the funeral hall of Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. Her burial site is Yongin Park Everstone.

The deceased passed away around 2 a.m. on the 4th due to an underlying illness. She was 65 years old.

It is reported that the late actress was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2021. Last year, she appeared on tvN's variety show 'You Quiz on the Block' and stated, "I discovered a problem with my colon during a health checkup, and the cancer had metastasized to my liver. I received chemotherapy 47 times. Since developing health issues, I have lived thinking that today is always my last."

Even while undergoing treatment, she continued her voice acting work, showing great passion. She said, "I kept recording even while receiving chemotherapy. If Chang-gu were not here despite such pain, I wonder how I would have endured it. I love my profession as a voice actress too much."

As news of her passing spread, waves of mourning followed. The 'You Quiz on the Block' team paid tribute via social media: "Our eternal Chang-gu's Mom, voice actress Kang Hee-seon. Thanks to you, our childhood was happy and truly enjoyable. Thank you for lighting up the world with your wonderful voice. We sincerely pray for the repose of her soul."

Voice actor Nam Do-hyung also expressed his condolences, saying, "From my first year as an employee, she warmly cared for me and guided me, for which I am truly grateful. I will never forget that warm heart."

Meanwhile, the late Kang Hee-seon joined the TBC Voice Actors Association as a 10th cohort member in 1979. She worked in various animations including 'Anne of Green Gables', 'The Rose of Versailles', 'Ghost in the Shell', and 'Captain Planet'. She also provided Korean dubbing for Sharon Stone, Julia Roberts, and others. In particular, she gained immense popularity by voicing Bong Mi-seon in 'Crayon Shin-chan' from 1999 onward. Additionally, she was well-known for her voice in subway announcement broadcasts and train entry guidance announcements.

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