A heartwarming anecdote continued to circulate even after the late actor Ahn Sung-ki passed away.
On the 7th, an online community post titled "The late actor Ahn Sung-ki's character" was published.
The author of the post said, "He lived in Hannam The Hill, and once a year he invited all the management office staff to the Hilton Hotel to treat them to a nice meal. Ahn Sung-ki wore a suit, and his spouse wore a hanbok and dressed elegantly, and he even took photos of each person…" conveying an anecdote from his lifetime.
They continued, "I've heard stories of celebrities giving tips or gift sets, but this is the first time I've heard of someone creating a separate occasion to take care of people like this," expressing surprise, and added, "The late actor Ahn Sung-ki. I hope you go to a good place and receive even more love," offering condolences.
When anecdotes from the late Ahn Sung-ki's life were shared, netizens also joined in mourning, saying, "I think he went to a good place," and "There's a reason he's called a national actor. I hope he is free of pain and happy in a good place."
The late Ahn Sung-ki passed away at 9 a.m. on the 5th at the age of 74. He had been receiving treatment for a recurrence of blood cancer and was transported to the hospital in cardiopulmonary arrest, where he continued to receive intensive care but ultimately did not recover.
The funeral for the deceased will be held as a film industry funeral, and the wake has been set up at the Seoul St. Mary's Hospital funeral hall. The funeral procession will be held at 6 a.m. on the 9th.
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