The giant of the South Korean film industry, the late Ahn Seong-ki, passed away at the age of 74, and his eldest son, writer Ahn Da-bin, expressed gratitude on behalf of the family to the mourners and fans.
On the 5th, Ahn Da-bin posted a message on his social media along with a photo of chrysanthemums, expressing sincere thanks for the warm comfort. This heartfelt response is directed to many who have paid tribute to the deceased and comforted the bereaved family, even amidst the deep sorrow of his sudden loss.
On the 4th, when his father's condition was critical, Ahn Da-bin also revealed his affectionate feelings towards his father. He shared an image from the photo book of the film "I Want to Go to That Island," in which his father starred and he appeared as a child actor, evoking special memories shared with his father that touched the hearts of many.
Ahn Da-bin, the eldest son of the late Ahn Seong-ki, is currently an artist based in Chicago, USA. After completing his bachelor's and master's degrees at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he has built a unique artistic world in various fields, including oil painting and installation art. He has often mentioned his father as his life role model and the person he respects the most, making the news of his passing even more heartbreaking.
As a representative actor of Korean cinema, Ahn Seong-ki dedicated his life to film and showed endless passion for it even while battling blood cancer in recent years, but ultimately left many behind. Currently, there is a continuous stream of mourners, including colleagues from the film industry, visiting his funeral.
The public is also expressing deep condolences through online communities and social media, honoring the final journey of the national actor who left an indelible mark on the history of Korean cinema.
