South Korean movie actors died when they were 68

Here are 1 famous actors from South Korea died at 68:

Kim Tai-chung

Kim Tai-chung (February 12, 1943 South Korea-August 27, 2011 Seoul) also known as Tae-Jung Kim, Kim Tae-Jeong, Lung Tong, Tong Lung, Tae-jeong Kim, Kim Tai-jong, Kim Tai Chong, Kim Tai Jong, Tai Chung Kim, Gim Tae-jeong, Kim T'aejŏng or Kim, Tae-Jung was a South Korean martial artist, businessperson and actor.

He died as a result of internal bleeding.

Kim Tai-chung was born in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea and began his martial arts training at the age of 13. He later went on to earn a black belt in taekwondo and became a world champion in the sport. In 1969, he moved to Hong Kong to pursue a career in action films and quickly became known for his acrobatic fighting style. He appeared in over 120 films in his career, including "Enter the Dragon" and "The Man from Hong Kong."

In addition to his film career, Kim Tai-chung was also a successful businessperson. He owned and operated several martial arts schools and was involved in the production of martial arts films.

Kim Tai-chung's death in 2011 was a shock to the martial arts and film communities. He was remembered as a pioneer of modern martial arts cinema and a true icon of the genre.

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