Reports on May 15 KST confirmed the loss of Kang Ki Young's elder brother at the age of 44. Alongside his wife and parents, Kang Ki Young is grieving at the funeral.

A funeral service for the deceased has been arranged at a university hospital funeral hall, scheduled for 9 AM on May 17 KST, followed by burial at Seoul Memorial Park.

In a show of support, fellow actors such as Joo Jong-hyuk, Jo Woo-jin, Kim Young-kwang, and Hwang Bo-ra have sent condolence wreaths to honor the departed and extend their sympathies to Kang Ki Young.

Kang Ki Young, recognized for his roles in dramas like 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', 'Uncanny Counter', 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim', 'Oh My Ghost', and 'Queen of Divorce', remains a cherished figure in the entertainment industry.

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