[Exclusive] Ahn Seong-ki has overcome a critical moment... His heart is beating again, but he is still unconscious
On the 31st, a source close to Ahn Sung-ki stated, “Mr. Ahn Sung-ki has overcome the most dangerous situation that was a concern.” He added, “His heart has started beating again, but he has not yet regained consciousness and is receiving treatment while wearing an oxygen mask.” It is reported that only a few family members, including Ahn Sung-ki’s wife, are currently by his side at the hospital.
Previously, while battling blood cancer, Ahn Sung-ki collapsed around 4 PM on the 30th after food became lodged in his throat while eating at home. He was then urgently transported to an emergency room at a hospital near his home while receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and has been receiving treatment for cardiac arrest. He is currently receiving intensive care in the intensive care unit.
National actor Ahn Sung-ki has overcome a critical moment and his heart has started beating again. However, he has not yet regained consciousness, and medical staff are observing his progress. Photo = Reporter Cheon Jeong-hwan. His agency, Artist Company, also issued an official statement on the 31st, saying, “Actor Ahn Sung-ki was transported to the hospital due to a sudden deterioration in health and is receiving treatment under the care of medical staff.” They added, “His exact condition and future progress are being confirmed based on the medical team’s judgment, and we ask that the stability of the actor and his family be given top priority.”Ahn Sung-ki debuted in 1957 with director Kim Ki-young’s film ‘Twilight Train’ and has since appeared in over 200 works over 60 years, including ‘Whale Hunting,’ ‘Silmido,’ ‘Radio Star,’ ‘Broken Arrow,’ ‘Hansan: Rising Dragon,’ and ‘Noryang: Deadly Sea,’ earning love as an actor representing Korean cinema.
He was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2019 and was declared completely cured the following year, but it is known that the cancer has recurred during recent follow-up observations, and he is continuing his battle with the disease. Medical staff are currently closely monitoring Ahn Sung-ki’s condition and observing his future progress.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]