actor kim su-mi of "il-yong tusks" passed away...a wave of remembrance in the entertainment industry

Discovered unconscious at home..."Estimated hyperglycemic shock"
Debut as a public recruitment talent in 1971...Drama 'Country Diary' in hot air
Suspended activities after hospitalization in May...Raising 'health abnormalities'
Mourners, including fellow celebrities, continue to visit the mortuary.

[Anchor]
Kim Soo-mi, a "national actor" who was loved for his performances in various fields, from acting to entertainment, has died at the age of 75.

Voices in memory of the deceased continued not only in the entertainment industry but also online.

I'm reporter Lee Kyung-guk.

[Reporter]
Kim Soo-mi, the actor of 'Forever Daily Tusks', has died at the age of 75.

He was found unconscious at his home in Bangbae-dong, Seoul, and was taken to a hospital, but he finally passed away.

The cause of death is presumed to be hyperglycemic shock.

Kim, who was born in 1949, debuted as an MBC open talent in 1971.

In the national drama 'The Country Diary', he played the role of a 'daily tusk', an old man, even at a young age, and
He has also appeared in a variety of films, including the series
Mapado and the Family Glory.

He has been active in many entertainment programs with his outspokenness and outstanding cooking skills, as well as

For the past 15 years, he has shown his affection for acting by performing on the stage of the creative musical 'Friendly Mom'.

[The late Kim Soo-mi / Actor (April last year): I get very calm during the performance. That's why I'm surprised. What's wrong with me? But I like these feelings, too. I.]


However, he was hospitalized in May and temporarily suspended his activities, and rumors of health abnormalities have been raised on home shopping broadcasts last month.

The bereaved family also said Kim was under a lot of stress over the musical's performance fee and was preparing a related lawsuit.

The sudden news of his death led to an online response of incredulity and a voice in memory of the deceased,
Mourners, including fellow celebrities, continued to visit the
empty house.

[Park Eun-soo / Actor: I did it with my tusks, but I feel empty because another person passed away. I don't stay still because I'm so nosy.... Now, go to the good world comfortably and have a good night. I love you.]

The coffin of the deceased, who has been smiling and moving for more than 50 years, will be strictly observed on the 27th.

After that, I will be in Yeongmyeon at Seoul Memorial Park, which is my place.

This is YTN Lee Kyung-guk.



Photographer: Shim Won-bo
Video editing: Kim Hee-jung