It has been eight years since actress Kim Young-ae passed away.
April 9, 2025, marks the eighth anniversary of Kim Young-ae's death. She died on April 9, 2017, due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 66 years old.
At that time, the agency stated, “I remember vividly her words about being happy without fear of death, as she could act until the end. I was so happy to be able to be with her, and the regret of not being able to spend more time together remains as longing. I hope you rest in peace in a place without pain.”
Kim Young-ae debuted as a talent in the third batch of the Korea Broadcasting System (KBS) auditions in 1971. Along with Han Hye-sook and the late Kim Ja-ok, she captivated viewers as part of a home troika, gaining stardom by playing the lead role of 'Min-bi' in the daily drama 'Min-bi' in 1973.
She appeared in over 100 dramas, including 'Your Portrait,' 'Mother's Room,' 'Life Photo Album,' '7th Ward,' 'Scent of Love,' 'Sandglass,' 'Jang Hee-bin,' 'Hwang Jin-yi,' 'My Husband's Woman,' 'Royal Family,' 'The Moon Embracing the Sun,' 'Kill Me, Heal Me,' and 'Gentlemen of the Goryeo Suit Store.'
She also appeared in films such as 'The Sweetness of Breaking Up,' 'I Am a Murderer,' 'Aja,' 'Cart,' 'Dizziness,' 'Heo Sam-kwan,' and 'Pandora.' By starring in the film 'The Attorney,' which attracted 10 million viewers, she received the Best Supporting Actress award at both the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Grand Bell Awards in 2014.
Even during her battle with illness, Kim Young-ae demonstrated her passion for acting. After learning about her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in 2012, she continued to appear in the dramas 'The Moon Embracing the Sun' and 'Gentlemen of the Goryeo Suit Store,' as well as in the movie 'Special Investigation: The Letter from a Death Row Inmate.' However, due to health deterioration, she could not appear in the final episode of 'Gentlemen of the Goryeo Suit Store,' which drew regret.
Kim Young-ae also expanded her territory into business. In the mid-2000s, she generated sales of about 100 billion won from a yellow soil cosmetics business. However, there was controversy after a TV program claimed harmful ingredients were in the yellow soil packs, and although the court ruled that there were no harmful ingredients, the business ultimately failed.
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