Kim Jung Gi

Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital and undergoing surgery, he was later pronounced dead. "After having done so much for us, you can now put down your ...

Acclaimed Korean comic-book artist and illustrator Kim Jung Gi has died after a heart attack at the age of 47. According to his Facebook page, ...

On October 4, Visual artist Kim Jung Gi passed away at 47 due to a heart attack. Jung Gi was rushed to the hospital and was pronounced dead.

Kim, an influential comic artist who often drew intricate scenes with speed in front of live audiences, died suddenly this week in Paris.

Legendary Illustrator and Artist Kim Jung Gi Has Sadly Died at 47 ... It's always a sad day in the entertainment world when a legend passes away suddenly.

Kim Jung Gi was known for his exceptional ability to draw complex scenes from memory and won the Guinness World Record for 'longest drawing.'

Kim, an influential comic artist who often drew intricate scenes with speed in front of live audiences, died suddenly this week in Paris. He was expected to ...

Completely unreal he died so suddenly. He began sketching at an early age before studying art and design at Dong-Eui University in Busan. [Instagram page,](https://www.instagram.com/p/CjU2fHwuLjw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) Kim had just completed his final engagement in Europe at the art gallery and was about to board a plane to New York when he experienced chest pains. All our thoughts are turned to his family, his wife and his two children, his friends, his collaborators Kim Hyun Jin, Boin Lee, Jean-Christophe Caurette -- and his fans, for whom his disappearance will leave a great void.” He was expected to appear at New York Comic Con.— CNN International (@cnni) [Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-10-05/kim-jung-gi-death-heart-attack) reported.

Kim was born in Goyang, Seoul, in 1975, and studied Art & Design at the Fine Arts School, and at Dong-Eui university in Busan. He also spent two years in ...

New York Comic Con paid tribute to Kim, [tweeting](https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1577643351192518658), “We’re so sad to hear of Kim Jung Gi’s passing. [official website](https://www.kimjunggi.net/). In America, he contributed variant covers for DC, Mark Millar’s “Hit-Girl,” and a connecting variant for each issue of Marvel’s “Civil War II.” He became a Guinness World Record holder for Longest Drawing by an Individual, and also worked for video game and advertising companies. Our hearts are with his friends & family.” Per the statement from Kim’s collaborators, if you want to send a note or a drawing to his family, please send it to 1975-2022[at]kimjunggi.net. [Daniel Maghen Gallery](https://www.instagram.com/p/CjU3F1ZK-rW), which had been exhibiting his work, South Korean artist Kim Jung Gi died after a heart attack on Monday, October 3. Kim was born in Goyang, Seoul, in 1975, and studied Art & Design at the Fine Arts School, and at Dong-Eui university in Busan.

Kim got his start drawing in “Young Jump,” a South Korean comics publication, CNN reported.

Completely unreal he died so suddenly. He began sketching at an early age before studying art and design at Dong-Eui University in Busan. [Instagram page,](https://www.instagram.com/p/CjU2fHwuLjw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) Kim had just completed his final engagement in Europe at the art gallery and was about to board a plane to New York when he experienced chest pains. All our thoughts are turned to his family, his wife and his two children, his friends, his collaborators Kim Hyun Jin, Boin Lee, Jean-Christophe Caurette -- and his fans, for whom his disappearance will leave a great void.” He was expected to appear at New York Comic Con.— CNN International (@cnni) [Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-10-05/kim-jung-gi-death-heart-attack) reported.

The art world is in shock over the sudden death of the acclaimed illustrator and comic book pro Kim Jung Gi.

The South Korean artist had contributed Marvel and DC Comics and was famous for his ability to draw complex illustrations entirely from memory. Bosnian comic book artist Adi Granov wrote in tribute on Facebook: “Kim Jung Gi, once in a lifetime talent who reshaped our world. for his “unique contributions to comics.” He was taken to a nearby hospital for emergency surgery but nothing could be done and he passed away. Kim, 47, suffered a heart attack after finishing his last scheduled European appearance, the statement on his Instagram page said. “His sudden disappearance contrasts with the immense happiness he brought us,” said a statement from the Daniel Maghen art gallery in Paris, where an exhibition of his work is currently on display.

The South Korean artist holds the Guinness World Record for 'longest drawing by an individual'

and his fans, for whom his disappearance will leave a great void.” He went on to attend Dong-Eui University in Busan for three years. The artist was in the French capital for an exhibition of his work and was meant to fly to New York, for Comic Con, but he started experiencing chest pains.

Kim Jung Gi was at the airport headed toward New York to attend Comic Con, but he soon began to experience chest pains. He was quickly taken to a hospital for ...

Kim Jung Gi was famous for his contributions to Marvel and DC Comics, and is well-acknowledged for his great influence in the art world. Cebulski who wrote, "Woke up to the tragic news of Kim Jung Gi’s passing. Through Kim Jung Gi's official Instagram, Kim Jung Gi's collaborator Kim Hyun Jin released an official statement, announcing the artist's unfortunate passing.

The South Korean artist is best known for his live drawing sessions, in which his near photographic memory and vivid imagination are put on full display as he ...

Kim’s illustrations can also be found in comic books and graphics including Spy Games, Tiger the Long Tail, and Third Humanity. The South Korean artist is best known for his live drawing sessions, in which his near photographic memory and vivid imagination are put on full display as he crafts incredibly intricate pieces entirely from his mind without any visual reference. Kim is recognized as one of the greatest graphic artists in the world, leaving his impact on society at large through his powerful pen and ink works and serving as a mentor and inspiration for countless illustrators.

https://youtu.be/MGbvhyTZXfs We tend to use the word genius too liberally nowadays. Even when it's commonly associated with someone supremely talented, ...

So, as a tribute to the late great Kim Jung Gi, please take a look at his breathtaking ability in the video linked above. If you've never seen Gi in action, it's almost impossible to describe his proficiency. We tend to use the word genius too liberally nowadays.