Veteran Actor Ahn Sung-ki in Critical Condition After Cardiac Arrest in 2025
Veteran Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki is in critical condition following a cardiac arrest on Dec 31, 2025. Explore his legendary 60-year career and current health status.
The Korean film industry is on edge as Ahn Sung-ki, widely revered as the 'Nation's Actor,' remains in critical condition. On December 31, 2025, reports surfaced that the legendary star suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to the hospital after a domestic accident.
Ahn Sung-ki Cardiac Arrest: Current Health Status in 2025
According to sources, the 73-year-old actor collapsed at his home around 4 p.m. Tuesday while choking on food. Emergency responders found him in a state of cardiac arrest before transporting him to a nearby intensive care unit (ICU). He is currently undergoing emergency treatment, but his condition remains precarious.
Ahn has been privately battling blood cancer since 2019, a detail he first revealed to the public in 2022. Despite his health challenges, he's remained active in the industry, making this sudden medical emergency even more distressing for fans worldwide.
A Career Spanning Six Decades and 140 Films
Since his debut as a child actor in 1957 in 'The Twilight Train,' Ahn Sung-ki has appeared in approximately 140 films. He played pivotal roles in modern Korean cinematic milestones such as 'Silmido' (2003) and the epic 'Hansan: Rising Dragon' (2022).
His influence extends beyond the screen. He has served as a representative for UNICEF since the early 1990s. With multiple Best Actor wins at the Baeksang Arts Awards and Blue Dragon Film Awards, his name is synonymous with the history of Korean cinema.
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