Actor Kang Ye-won is mourning the loss of her father, Kim Mu-young, who passed away on April 30, 2026. The news comes just a day after the actress shared a heartfelt post about her father on social media, highlighting her deep affection for him.
According to reports, the late Kim Mu-young’s funeral arrangements have been made at Seoul Asan Hospital’s funeral hall, with visitation beginning after 12:00 PM local time. The funeral procession is scheduled for May 2, 2026, at 7:00 AM, and he will be laid to rest at Seoul Memorial Park.
Kang Ye-won, whose birth name is Kim Ji-eun, will be the chief mourner at the service. The actress’s recent social media post has resonated with fans, adding to the sense of loss surrounding the news. On April 29, 2026, she wrote, “My father is in the hospital, and I was worried he’d be bored, so I tried to play my YouTube videos for him, but the tablet was too old to work. I just position a stand for it for now. I’ll try again next week.”
Born in 1979, Kang Ye-won debuted in 2001 with the drama Honey Honey and has since become a familiar face in Korean film, television, and variety shows. She recently garnered attention for her upcoming role in the film Suddenly Chef, alongside Na Moon-hee and Seong Dong-il.
Due to the circumstances, Kang Ye-won has stated she may be unable to respond to inquiries at this time.
