Kim Ja-ok's condition worsened before his son's wedding → He died in three days..It's already the 11th anniversary

Nov 16, 2025

Kim Ja-ok's condition worsened before his son's wedding → He died in three days..It's already the 11th anniversary



It's been 11 years since actor Kim Ja-ok passed away.

Kim Ja-ok closed her eyes forever on November 16, 2014. He was 63.

Kim Ja-ok was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2008 and underwent surgery, but her progress was good and she immediately continued her activities as usual. However, two years ago, an abnormality was found in the lungs, and on the 14th, he was transferred to the intensive care unit due to a sudden deterioration in his condition, but he sadly died three days later.




The deceased, who had been bragging about his prospective daughter-in-law ahead of his son's wedding, reportedly closed his eyes quietly while his family and acquaintances watched.

Kim Ja-ok, who debuted as the second MBC open talent in 1970, immediately rose to stardom in 1971 with the KBS drama `Simcheongjeon.' Since then, he has starred in numerous dramas such as 'Love and Truth', 'Temptation', and 'Silver Yeoul', and has made a big impression on the screen through movies '0 Yang's Apartment', 'Ordinary Woman', and 'Confession of Young-ah'.

The deceased is remembered by viewers as an actor like a mother for his unique warm and warm image, and has also been active in various works such as SBS dramas 'Women Who Married Three Times', tvN entertainment 'Sister Over Flowers', and plays 'Spring Day Goes'.






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