Extraordinary Attorney Woo Actress Kang Myung Joo Passes Away At 54

South Korean actress Kang Myung Joo, who was widely recognized for her role in the K-drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo, has sadly passed away at the age of 54. She was reportedly battling cancer for several years. Her daughter, actress Park Se Young, confirmed the news of her passing away and asked fans to cherish the moments of her mother’s life on stage.

In a heartfelt message, Park Se Young shared, “My mom left on a long journey yesterday afternoon. I would be grateful if you could remember the moments on stage that actor Kang Myung Joo loved and shined in.”

The late actress’ funeral is being arranged at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, with the final rites scheduled for March 2. As soon as the news broke, celebrities started offering their condolences and penned tributes for the late actress.

Actor Nam Myung Ryul also expressed his condolences, calling her passing a heartbreaking loss. He recalled, “After some time, I heard the news that Myung-joo had developed cancer and was undergoing treatment. This was around the time I heard that actress Lee Yeon-kyu, who performed with me in ‘Burned Love,’ was seriously ill with cancer. A little later, actress Yeon-kyu could not overcome the attack of cancer and went to heaven. I was worried about Myung-joo, but contrary to my concern, she consistently stood on stage. I thought she, unlike Yeon-kyu, would bravely overcome cancer and continue to perform, but after receiving the news of her passing, I am utterly shocked.”

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Actress Kang Myung Joo’s career began on the stage in 1992 with the play Kooni, Nara, followed by many other notable performances such as Hamlet in 2000 and Blood and CIAAT. She also made a lasting impression with her brief but memorable appearance as a judge in Extraordinary Attorney Woo. She is survived by her husband, actor Park Yun Hee, and their two daughters.