Late-revealed goodwill stories… "A role model simply by existing"
'"national actor" Ahn Sung-ki died at 9 a.m. on the 5th at the age of 74, and belated anecdotes from juniors and colleagues remembering him are continuing, delivering a deep resonance.'
Actor Ok Taecyeon on Jan. 5 posted on his social media a photo taken with Ahn Sung-ki during the reading of the film "Hansan." Ok Taecyeon said, "When I first met him I was so excited that I nervously asked for a photo by myself, and I remember he readily agreed with a kind smile," and "He always treated us with a smile on set. Thank you. Rest in peace," leaving a short but sincere farewell.
Singer Bada's tribute conveyed the warmth of the deceased's everyday life intact. Bada recalled a quiet consideration, saying, "I only bowed from afar at the cathedral, but as I was leaving worried he might be uncomfortable, he came up to me first and said, 'You must be busy but you're coming diligently, it looks good. Our Bada, I always support you.'"
She also recalled memories of celebrating a wedding by inviting her to his home, making noodles for her himself and offering words of blessing as beautiful as poetry, and sitting with his son at a fishing spot and saying, "It's fine even if the fish don't come," enjoying the quiet sunlight, writing, "It was a time to see up close the deep warmth of a true elder."
Broadcaster Park Seul-gi also recalled a one-on-one interview with Ahn Sung-ki. She said, "I cannot forget the warmth of the teacher who treated me kindly," and "At that time I was very young and weak, but seeing the teacher's attitude toward the interview I for the first time gained the belief, 'I'm doing well,'" she said. She added, "With the strength I received then, I still live diligently," and mourned, "It was an honor. Rest in peace."
Actress Go Ara, who worked with him on the film "The Pacemaker," ultimately shed tears at a public event. Go Ara recalled, "It was an honor to work together. He was someone who was a role model simply by existing," and "He taught us everywhere on set and created the atmosphere with wit and humor." When asked if there was anything she had not been able to tell the deceased, she could not continue and briefly replied, "I'm sorry," leaving the gathering solemn.
Stories gather only after departure. Ahn Sung-ki's goodwill stories continue. The greetings he offered first to juniors, the unnoticed care he provided, the demeanor he kept to the end are resonating even more. It makes one again think that Ahn Sung-ki was not only a "national actor" through his acting, but an "elder" who will be long remembered for his way of life.
[Photo] 'SNS'
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