[K-Enter] ‘National Actor’ Ahn Sung-ki funeral ceremony held at Myeongdong Cathedral

Описание: 국민 배우' 안성기 오늘 영면 명동성당서 추모 미사•영결식

Walter, earlier this week we reported on the passing of legendary actor Ahn Sung-ki , and this Friday I hear, people said their last goodbyes to him?


On Friday morning at 7 a.m., the funeral procession for Korea’s “national actor,” Ahn Sung-ki departed from the funeral hall at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital and made its way to Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul. Fellow actors Jung Woo-sung and Lee Jung-jae carried the memorial portrait and the Order of Cultural Merit, while actors Sul Kyung-gu , Park Chul-min , Yoo Ji-tae , Park Hae-il , Jo Woo-jin , and Ju Ji-hoon served as pallbearers.

A memorial Mass for the resting of Ahn was held at Myeongdong Cathedral , presided over by Archbishop Chung Soon-taick of the Archdiocese of Seoul. The official funeral ceremony followed at 9 a.m., as family members and colleagues gathered to bid their final farewell.

Media reports say that Kim Doo-ho , a director of the Shin Young-kyun Arts and Culture Foundation, where Ahn Sung-ki served as chairman, presented a biographical tribute. Eulogies were reportedly delivered by Jung Woo-sung and director Bae Chang-ho , who also served as head of the funeral committee. Ahn’s eldest son, Ahn Dabin , offered words of gratitude on behalf of the family.


An actor beloved by many in the entertainment industry, Ahn Sung-ki will be truly missed.

Next up, let's talk about G-Dragon.


K-pop icon G-Dragon is getting ready for a very special moment with fans, as he prepares to hold his first-ever solo fan meeting since his debut. On Thursday, G-Dragon revealed teaser posters on his official fan community and social media channels. According to the posters, the “2026 G-DRAGON FAN MEETING” will take place from February 6 to 8 in Seoul.

The news is drawing even more buzz as it comes less than a month after the grand finale of his “G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR ‘Übermensch,’” which swept across 12 countries, 17 cities, and 39 shows, drawing 825,000 fans worldwide. Rather than taking a break after the massive tour, G-Dragon is choosing to meet fans first, once again showing his deep appreciation and love for his supporters. The upcoming fan meeting is expected to offer a much more intimate and personal experience, giving fans a rare chance to connect with the artist beyond the stage.


Lastly, let's head to the box office and see how a particular Hollywood movie is doing here in Korea.


"Avatar: Fire and Ash" continues its strong run at the box office, surpassing 5.7 million admissions nationwide. According to Box Office Mojo, as of Wednesday, the film has earned almost 45 million U.S. dollars in Korea alone, ranking fifth globally, behind North America, China, France, and Germany.

This achievement mirrors the success of "Avatar: The Way of Water" in 2022, once again proving just how passionate Korean audiences are about the Avatar franchise. However, as the film enters its fourth week in theatres, it has given up the top spot at the box office to romance drama "Once We Were Us" and industry watchers predict a realistic final total of around 7 to 8 million admissions, which is roughly 2-million shy of the previous two Avatar films.


Thank you for the news today Walter. Now let's go over to our AI anchor ARANG who is ready to give us more culture-related news. ARANG, over to you!

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2026-01-09, 14:00 (KST)