# Shocking Health Scare: Korea's "National Actor" Ahn Sung-ki Fights for Life After Cardiac Arrest
In a heartbreaking turn of events, veteran South Korean actor **Ahn Sung-ki**, revered as the "National Actor" for his six-decade career spanning nearly 200 films, suffered a cardiac arrest at home on December 30 around 4 p.m. while eating, with food lodged in his throat.[1][2][3][6] Rushed to a nearby hospital's emergency room receiving CPR, the 71-73-year-old star—already battling a relapse of blood cancer diagnosed in 2019—was admitted to the ICU in **critical condition**.[1][3][4][6] Fans worldwide are holding their breath as Ahn Sung-ki's agency, Artist Company, issued a cautious statement: "Senior Ahn Sung-ki was suddenly hospitalized due to a deterioration in his health and is currently receiving treatment under medical care. We are verifying his exact condition and future prognosis based on the medical team's judgment. We kindly ask for your consideration of the actor and his family's stability."[1][7] This comes amid reports of his ongoing blood cancer struggle, which he publicly shared in 2022 after a brief remission in 2020.[3][4][6] Ahn Sung-ki's legacy is unmatched—from his 1957 debut in *Twilight Train* to iconic roles in *Silmido* (2003), *Hanbando* (2006), *Unbowed* (2011), and *Hansan: Rising Dragon* (2022), earning him Best Actor honors at the Baeksang Arts Awards and Blue Dragon Film Awards.[2][3][6] Even amid treatment, he attended events like the 2023 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and appeared in recent films such as *A Birth*.[3][4] His UNICEF ambassadorship since the 1990s further cements his status as a cultural treasure.[3] As updates are promised through official channels, the outpouring of support underscores his profound impact on Korean cinema and beyond.[1][7] Will this fighter pull through once more? **What are your thoughts on Ahn Sung-ki's career and this devastating news? Share in the comments below, tag a friend who loves K-drama, and hit share to spread prayers for his recovery—let's show our "National Actor" the love he deserves!**Citations
1.https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2025/12/31/JAJH5G2G3VBYFEKXT7CNTOKDGQ/
2.https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/12/actor-ahn-sung-ki-hospitalized-in-critical-condition-after-cardiac-arrest
3.https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-12-31/entertainment/musicPerformance/Actor-Ahn-Sungki-in-critical-condition-after-being-hospitalized-in-a-state-of-cardiac-arrest/2490184
4.https://zapzee.net/2025/12/31/national-actor-ahn-sung-ki-rushed-to-er-in-critica/
5.https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20251231/veteran-actor-ahn-sung-ki-in-critical-condition-after-hospitalization-in-state-of-cardiac-arrest
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/korean/ahn-sung-ki-suffers-cardiac-arrest-actor-in-critical-condition-in-icu/articleshow/126263192.cms
7.https://www.soompi.com/article/1808674wpp/veteran-actor-ahn-sung-ki-reported-to-be-in-critical-condition-agency-releases-statement
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