[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Actress the late Kim Ji-young marked her 3rd anniversary today (19th). She was an actress who established herself as the 'Nation's Mom' by playing mother roles in various films and dramas.
The late Kim Ji-young passed away on February 19, 2017, after battling lung cancer. She was 79 years old.
At the time, she died from acute pneumonia, a complication. It is known that she fought the disease for two years after being diagnosed with lung cancer, continuing her acting work without informing those around her about her illness.
Kim Ji-young continued her acting career until her condition worsened, appearing in MBC's 'Making a Woman Cry' in 2015, tvN's 'Let's Eat 2', and JTBC's 'Fantastic' in 2016, meeting viewers through these works.
It was later revealed that she was preparing for her next project until just before she closed her eyes, adding to the sorrow.
Currently, online posts mourning the late Kim Ji-young are continuing in commemoration of her 3rd anniversary.
Netizens expressed their longing for her with comments such as "Miss you, Nation's Mom, may you rest peacefully there," "Still can't believe it. I miss you," "I miss your flavorful dialect acting," and "She is an actress whose absence is deeply felt."
Meanwhile, Kim Ji-young began her acting career in 1960 with the film 'Heir' starring Shin Sung-il and Um Aeng-ran. Since then, she appeared in over 100 films and numerous dramas, becoming well known.
She demonstrated outstanding acting skills in dramas such as 'Country Diary', 'Full House', and 'Rose-Colored Life', and films like 'Our Happy Time', 'Haeundae', and 'Take Off', establishing herself as a 'National Actress'.
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