South Korean movie actors died when they were 75

Here are 1 famous actors from South Korea died at 75:

Kim Jin-kyu

Kim Jin-kyu (April 12, 1923 Seocheon County-June 18, 1998 Banpo-dong) also known as Jin Kyu Kim, Kim Jin-Gyu, Gim Jin-gyu, Kim Chin-kyu, Kim Jinkyu or Kim Jin Gyu was a South Korean actor, film director and film producer. He had six children, Jin-ah Kim, Jin-geun Kim, Jin-cheol Kim, Jin-soo Kim, Ri-na Kim and Jin-sun Kim.

He died caused by osteomyelitis.

Kim Jin-kyu was one of the most prolific actors and directors in South Korea's film industry during the 1950s and 1960s. He started his acting career in 1946, and went on to appear in more than 200 films. He was known for his roles in a wide range of genres, including melodramas, action films, and historical epics. Some of his most famous films include "The Flower in Hell" (1958), "A Hometown in Heart" (1959), and "Obaltan" (1961).

In addition to his successful acting career, Kim Jin-kyu also directed and produced several films. He co-directed his first film, "Gobau" in 1955. He later went on to direct several films under his own production company, Kim Films, including "Fast Gun" (1968) and "The King with My Face" (1973).

Kim Jin-kyu was a well-known figure in South Korea's film industry, and was respected for his talent and dedication to the craft. He received several awards and honors throughout his career, including the Best Actor award at the 1961 Asian Film Festival for his role in "Young-ja's Heyday".

Despite passing away in 1998, Kim Jin-kyu's legacy continues in South Korea's film industry to this day.

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