Kim Min-kyung passed away suddenly on August 16, 2021, at the age of 61. Her agency confirmed the news a day later but did not disclose the exact cause of her death, leaving fans and colleagues shocked and grieving.
Born in 1960, Kim began her acting career in 1971 as a member of the Shinhyup Theater Company. She quickly gained recognition in the theater world, winning the Newcomer Award at the 1981 Korea Theater Festival, before expanding her career across film and television.
For over 40 years, Kim Min-kyung brought life to a wide array of characters. She is particularly remembered for her heartfelt portrayals of mothers — Goni’s mother in Tazza, Seo-young’s mother in My Daughter Seo-young, and Soo-jung’s mother in Mouse. Her ability to balance warmth, strength, and vulnerability made her a cherished presence on screen.
Even while battling cancer, Kim continued her work with remarkable dedication, appearing in projects such as Microhabitat, Spiritwalker, and the hit drama When the Camellia Blooms.
Her death left a deep void in the industry. Actress Kim Ha-young, who once played her daughter in the play String, remembered her warmly:
“Though it was a short time, I am so grateful I could play mother and daughter with her. She always encouraged me with warm words, telling me I could do well. Thanks to her, I had the courage to take on new challenges.”
Director Yoon Seo-jin also paid tribute, saying,
“Kim Min-kyung always waited for us, treating us like her own children. I still think of her often. It still doesn’t feel real that she is gone.”
Though four years have passed since her untimely departure, Kim Min-kyung remains deeply remembered as an actress who embodied maternal love, resilience, and humanity — a true “nation’s mother” whose legacy continues to inspire.
Sources: nate
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