73-year-old Korean 'National Film King' Ahn Sung-ki has won Best Actor awards at the three major local film festivals multiple times and holds a highly esteemed position in the film industry. In October 2020, news broke that he had collapsed and was hospitalized for more than 10 days, and he candidly admitted that he was undergoing treatment for leukemia. On December 30, 2025, at 4 PM, it was reported that he choked on food at home, lost consciousness, and was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. He is currently in critical condition and has been transferred to the ICU. According to Korean media reports, his heartbeat once stopped when he was admitted, causing concern among his fans.
After Ahn Sung-ki’s health took a downturn in 2022, he rarely appeared in public. He later attended the opening ceremony of the 'Director Bae Chang-ho's 40th Anniversary Special Exhibition', where Kim Bo-yeon assisted him onto the stage. His face was more swollen than before and his voice sounded weak. He left early before finishing the film screening due to his poor health, which worried many. Ahn Sung-ki later revealed his illness, admitting he was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019: 'After my diagnosis, I received treatment for more than a year. Thanks to cancer treatment, my health has recently improved and I can now go out.' He also did not shy away from discussing his change in appearance after the diagnosis, openly saying he had lost all his hair: 'If I take off my wig, I’ll be bald.'
Gong Myung Suddenly Suffers Sudden Deafness and Suspends Work
In addition, trending Korean male star Gong Myung also received worrying health news: While filming, he suddenly suffered hearing loss and was urgently hospitalized, leading to a suspension of filming for the new drama 'Secret Gratitude.' Related sources revealed that Gong Myung felt dizzy and unwell that day, so the doctor advised immediate rest and observation, and the crew quickly adjusted the filming schedule. Fortunately, after treatment, Gong Myung’s condition gradually stabilized and he is expected to resume work in 2 days.#
News source: Apple Online News