News of actor Ahn Sung-ki's sudden deterioration in health has prompted worry and support from the entertainment industry and the public. It has already been three days.
Ahn collapsed on the afternoon of the 30th of last month at his home while eating when food became lodged in his throat, was found in a state of cardiac arrest, received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately, and was then taken to a nearby hospital emergency room. He is currently reported to be hospitalized in the intensive care unit receiving treatment from medical staff.
Artist Company said to OSEN on the 31st, "Senior Ahn Sung-ki was transported to the hospital after a sudden deterioration in health and is currently receiving treatment under the care of medical staff," and added, "The exact condition and future progress are being confirmed according to the medical staff's assessment." The agency asked, "Please consider the actor's and his family's privacy and stability as the top priority."
Although some reports said he had passed the danger, the agency has taken a cautious stance, saying, "It is not yet the stage to officially mention improvement." Only some immediate family members are by his bedside, and his eldest son, who was staying in the United States, is reportedly returning home urgently. It is expected that more time will be needed for specific diagnostic results.
Actor Park Joong-hoon, who worked with him for a long time, at a recent book launch press conference said, "I cannot personally call or text, so I have been asking the family about his condition. He is speaking calmly, but it is sad," expressing his regret.
Support from colleagues continued. At the SBS Drama Awards held on the 31st of last month, actor Ko Gun Han, who won the supporting actor award, mentioned Ahn Sung-ki in his acceptance speech, saying, "I read the article this morning and my heart ached so much. I believe you will definitely overcome this," which made the venue solemn.
Ahn Sung-ki, who began acting at age five in 1957, is an actor who has been part of the major moments in Korean film history such as Baram Buleo Joheun Nal, Whale Hunting, The Southlanders, White War, Two Cops, Silmido, Broken Arrow, and Hansan: Rising Dragon.
Even on his birthday on the 1st, quiet wishes for his recovery spread instead of celebrations. The entertainment industry and fans, saying, "Please regain your health" and "We want to see you smiling on screen again," are anxiously waiting for him to safely get through this critical period and bring news of recovery.
Ahn was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2019 and endured a long battle with the illness. He was once declared cured, but the disease later recurred, and even amid that he continued to appear in films such as The Divine Fury, In the Name of My Son, Cassiopeia, Hansan: Rising Dragon, and Noryang: Deadly Sea, maintaining his commitment to acting.
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