Cinematic society bids farewell to late actor Ahn Sung-ki

A memorial space for the late actor Ahn Sung-ki is set up at the Seoul film center in Jung-gu, Seoul. Jan. 7, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
SEOUL, January 07 (AJP) - A memorial space honoring the late actor Ahn Sung-ki has been opened at the Seoul film center in Jung-gu, Seoul, and will operate from January 6 to 8. The space is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., allowing citizens to freely pay their respects.
 A citizen pays respects at the memorial space for the late actor Ahn Sung-ki at the Seoul film center in Jung-gu, Seoul. Jan. 7, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Ahn Sung-ki made his debut in the film industry at the age of five through director Kim Ki-young's film "Twilight Train" in 1957. Over six decades, he appeared in more than 170 films and is regarded as a pillar of Korean cinema history. He led the Korean film industry through major works including "Whale Hunting," "Chilsu and Mansu," "Two Cops," "Taebaek Mountains," "Silmido," and "Radio Star."
 A citizen lays flowers at the memorial space for the late actor Ahn Sung-ki at the Seoul film center in Jung-gu, Seoul. Jan. 7, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Ahn Sung-ki passed away at the age of 74 on the morning of January 5 at the intensive care unit of Soonchunhyang University Hospital in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
 A photo honoring the late actor Ahn Sung-ki is displayed at the memorial space at the Seoul film center in Jung-gu, Seoul. Jan. 7, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu A citizen signs the guestbook at the memorial space for the late actor Ahn Sung-ki at the Seoul film center in Jung-gu, Seoul. Jan. 7, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu A compilation of films featuring the late actor Ahn Sung-ki is screened at the memorial space at the Seoul film center in Jung-gu, Seoul. Jan. 7, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu Director Hwang Dong-joo (from left), who served as assistant director for the 1962 film "New Employee Mr. Lee" starring Ahn Sung-ki, along with film industry veterans Lee Bok-yong (producer), Jo Byung-goo (cinematographer), and Park Gye-bong (producer) pose for a photo with the portrait of the late Ahn Sung-ki at the memorial space at the Seoul film center in Jung-gu, Seoul. Jan. 7, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
One of memorable lines from actor Ahn Sung-ki's favorite quote, regenerated by Yoo Joon-ha AJP
 
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