"Kim Sumi's obituary. I can't believe it"...Deep sorrow of colleagues including Choi Bul-am and Kim Yong-gun

The late Kim Su-mi [Courtesy of OSEN]

Actor Kim Soo-mi passed away this morning (25th) at the age of 75.

Fellow entertainment colleagues and juniors are also bewildered by the news of the sudden death. Kim Yong-gun, who has been with the deceased from the "Jeonwon Diary" to the latest entertainment program, said in a telephone interview with YTN star, "I heard the sad news through an acquaintance this morning, and I couldn't believe it, so I called Kim Soo-mi. He said, "There was no answer, just a signal."

Kim Yong-gun said, "Kim Soo-mi has been in poor health these days. He said, "My speech and behavior were not the same as before, and I often lied down during filming," but added, "When I talked on the phone two weeks ago, my voice was as usual. He said he was doing well, but rather worried about my health. I hung up saying, "I'll see you when I have time," and this absurd news came out."

Kim Yong-gun prayed for a repose, recalling the deceased, saying, "I've been watching since 'The Warring States Diary', but I'm always a person with a positive attitude and a person who gave food well and was affectionate."

Tak Jae-hoon, who worked with his mother and son in the movie "The Glory of the Family," also expressed his sadness. Tak Jae-hoon, who is currently abroad to film SBS's "Dolsing For Man," said, "I arrived there a little while ago and belatedly encountered Kim Soo-mi's obituary. Not only me, but Lee Sang-min and Lim Won-hee are all surprised and don't know what to do," he said.

He said, "It is difficult to pay condolences because it overlaps with my overseas schedule, so both the cast and the production team feel heavy," adding, "I don't know if this is true now, I just arrived in a foreign country, so I can't believe it." "I can't think of anything," he said, showing a lack of words. Park Eun-soo, who collaborated as Kim Soo-mi's son Il-yi in

's 'Country Diary', mourned, saying, "It is no exaggeration to say that Kim Soo-mi saved the 'Country Diary'." "Kim Soo-mi put down her appearance at a young age and performed a characteristic performance," Choi Bul-am, who was with the deceased

, recalled in an interview with Yonhap News. "She was a sharp junior who always tried to entertain people around her," and "She was a good actor and a good mother."

Fellow actor Kim Young-ok said, "I asked if I should go, and I said, 'It's all better, it's okay,' so I said I'll see you later. "It's so heartbreaking to leave all of a sudden like this," Kang said, expressing his bewilderment, and Kang said, "I heard that I was hospitalized, but I thought I would wake up and work well in a few days, but I'm just sitting down because I'm so devastated."

Hyun-young, a broadcaster, said on her Instagram, "I can still see you always take care of me with a smile... I can't do anything because I feel so down. Thank you always and thank you. I pray for the repose of the deceased," he wrote in mourning. According to Chung Myung-ho, CEO of the morning glory F&B, the son of the deceased

, Kim Soo-mi died of hyperglycemic shock. Hyperglycemic shock is a symptom of a rapid increase in glucose concentration in the blood and a decrease in physical function. It is known that external factors such as stress can cause it.

CEO Chung said, "The diabetes level has exceeded 500," adding that Kim Soo-mi was preparing a lawsuit over unpaid fees for the musical "Personal Mom," which she appeared in for 14 years, and that she was greatly stressed by this.

Actor Seo Hyo-rim, Kim Soo-mi's daughter-in-law, said in an interview, "There is no situation right now. He was reported to have been unable to speak in great sadness, saying, "I came to see you yesterday..."

According to the police, Kim Soo-mi was transferred to Seoul St. Mary's Hospital in Seocho-gu at around 8 a.m. due to cardiac arrest, but was eventually pronounced dead. The mortuary will be set up at the funeral hall of Hanyang University Hospital. The deceased

had been active until May by appearing in musicals "My Friendly Mom," tvN's "The Chairman's People," and KBS2's "The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears," but temporarily suspended broadcasting activities on May 31 when he was hospitalized due to accumulated fatigue and poor health.

Later in September, he appeared on home shopping broadcasts to promote his brand kimchi, but at that time, rumors of health abnormalities arose and caused public concerns. The late

debuted in 1970 as MBC's third-term public talent. In particular, he played the role of Ilyong's tusks in the rural drama "The Country Daily," which has been aired since 1980, and has performed enthusiastically for 22 years. In addition, he has been a national actor in name and reality through dramas such as "What Happened in Bali," "Hello, Francesca," "Legendary Witch," and "My Sister Is Alive!" as well as movies such as "Greetings in the Family," "Dangerous Greetings," "Mapado" series, "Barefoot Gibong" and "Hell Money."


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