"The Late Ahn Sung-ki Treated Apartment Staff to Hotel Meals Every Year"...Tributes Pour In After Heartwarming Story Shared

[Financial News] As tributes continue to pour in for the late 'national actor' Ahn Sung-ki, a touching story has emerged revealing that he even cared for the staff at the management office of his luxury apartment during his lifetime, drawing widespread attention.

On the 7th, a post titled "The Character of the Late Actor Ahn Sung-ki" was uploaded to the online community Bobaedream.
The author, Mr. A, wrote, "While Ahn Sung-ki was living at Hannam The Hill, he would invite all the apartment management office staff to Hilton Hotels & Resorts once a year for a meal." He continued, "Ahn Sung-ki would dress in a suit, and his wife would wear a beautiful hanbok, and they took photos with each staff member."
He added, "I've often heard stories of celebrities giving tips or gift sets, but this is the first time I've seen someone arrange a special event like this to express their gratitude." He concluded, "May the late Ahn Sung-ki receive even more love in a better place."

Netizens who read the story commented, "I hope his wish for a warm and courteous society reaches many hearts," "He was truly a wonderful person," "He truly deserves the title of national actor," and "In the early days of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), I once took a limousine bus from Haeundae to Gimhae International Airport and saw Ahn Sung-ki. He was simply dressed in a suit, carrying just one bag, looking very modest. Other actors were accompanied by managers in luxury vans, which was quite a contrast."
Meanwhile, Ahn Sung-ki passed away on the morning of the 5th after falling unconscious at home on the 30th of last month due to food getting stuck in his throat. He was 74.
Ahn Sung-ki made his debut in the 1957 film "Twilight Train" and starred in more than 170 films, including "Whale Hunting," "Two Cops," and "Silmido," earning the love of the nation as a beloved actor.
On the 5th, the government posthumously awarded Ahn Sung-ki the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor in the field of popular culture and arts.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) explained, "The late actor was recognized as a national actor who bridged generations through his performances and shared his life with Korean cinema. As a symbol of the popularization and industrial growth of Korean cinema in the 1990s and 2000s, he contributed to the social and cultural expansion of Korean film."
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