By Park Si-soo
Kim Hong-seok, a prolific actor in the 1980-90s, died of a heart attack on Sunday. He was 63.
According to police, he was found unconscious at his home on Sunday morning. Rescue workers said he had no vital signs when they arrived.
Kim's family said the actor had no chronic disease that could be linked to his death.
An autopsy was conducted on Tuesday. Unless anything suspicious is found, his funeral will be held on Wednesday.
Graduating from Dongguk University, Kim debuted in 1977 through MBC TV. He starred in several hit drama series in the 1980-90s including "Three Families Under One Roof(1988), "Jealousy"(1992) and "Autumn in My Heart"(2000).
He spent the last several years preparing for a drama production.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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According to police, he was found unconscious at his home on Sunday morning. Rescue workers said he had no vital signs when they arrived.
Kim's family said the actor had no chronic disease that could be linked to his death.
An autopsy was conducted on Tuesday. Unless anything suspicious is found, his funeral will be held on Wednesday.
Graduating from Dongguk University, Kim debuted in 1977 through MBC TV. He starred in several hit drama series in the 1980-90s including "Three Families Under One Roof(1988), "Jealousy"(1992) and "Autumn in My Heart"(2000).
He spent the last several years preparing for a drama production.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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