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South Korean actress Kim Soo-mi passed away on Friday, October 25, at the age of 75 due to a heart attack. That morning, she was taken to the Seoul St. Mary's Hospital in Seocho-gu at around 8 AM KST following the cardiac arrest. However, she was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital.
The actress was reportedly found unconscious on the floor by her son at her house in Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu. The exact details surrounding her death remain under investigation. Kim Soo-mi's mortuary will be set up at the funeral hall of Hanyang University Hospital, where she was admitted for her cardiac arrest.
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She leaves behind her husband, Chung Chang-gyu, her daughter, Chung Ju-ri, her son, Chung Myung-ho, and her daughter-in-law, Seo Hyo-rim. Her daughter-in-law currently stands as a South Korean actress, and some of her works include Beautiful Gong Shim, Scent of a Woman, Man in the Kitchen, and more.
Throughout her career, Kim Soo-mi made an impact through her work in both films and television. Some of her famous works include Granny's Got Talent, Marrying the Mafia: Returns, Mother's Touch: Korean Side Dishes, etc.
All you need to know about late legendary South Korean actress Kim Soo-mi
Kim Soo-mi was a renowned South Korean actress born on September 3, 1949, who passed away on October 25, 2024. She kickstarted her career as an actress in 1970 through a talent contest and slowly rose to fame through her diverse and impressive works.
Her big break came with the show County Diaries. It is a South Korean series that showcases the longing for the rural areas of South Korea while also depicting it realistically. This series propelled her to fame, establishing her as one of the most popular actresses in the 1980s.
After a brief break following the show's end in 2002, she re-emerged in 2003 with a cameo in the South Korean comedy series Oh Happy!, marking her celebrated return to the entertainment industry.
Additionally, she was nicknamed the "Queen of Ad-Lib" as she made several appearances on comedy programs like Mapado, Twilight Gangsters, Granny's Got Talent, and Marrying the Mafia sequels. Her role in the 2006 South Korean film, Barefoot Ki-bong, also garnered a lot of attention as she showcased her never-before-seen serious side.
Moreover, Kim Soo-mi took on leadership roles in other facets of the industry. She led the publicity for the 1999 International Environment Expo and chaired the Department of Theater and Film at Soongsil University's College of Social Sciences from 2003 until her passing in 2024.
Cherished by the nation and the industry for her long, impactful career, Kim Soo-mi's passing has left many in mourning.
