Singer Bada paid tribute to the late Ahn Seong-ki. On the 6th, she recalled the deceased on her Instagram, saying, "I had offered a few prayers from a distance in the church. When I hurriedly left, worried that my senior would feel uncomfortable while quietly celebrating mass, he warmly initiated a conversation with me."

Bada expressed, "Every time I celebrated mass with my respected senior, my heart felt warm and I was so happy," adding, "When he congratulated me on my wedding, he invited me to his house, serving warm noodles for my husband and me while sharing beautiful blessings like poetry." She also mentioned, "Our warm senior, who never held back on lengthy compliments for the single cup of coffee I gave him. I had grateful days being able to see his kind smile up close for a long time."

Bada stated, "I will humbly live, understanding the deep and poignant intentions of my senior who always tried to share his heart with those in need, even if it means taking a long detour." She asked, "Please watch over all of us with your kind smile from heaven." Finally, she added, "I respect you. I love you. Our senior Ahn Seong-ki."

The late Ahn Seong-ki passed away on January 5 at the age of 74. He lost consciousness at his home on December 30 last year and was transported to the hospital's emergency room. Though he was moved to the intensive care unit for treatment, he ultimately did not recover. He passed away at around 9 a.m. on the 5th, surrounded by family.

His funeral will be held for five days as a film industry funeral. The memorial is set up in room 31 of the Seoul St. Mary's Hospital funeral hall. The funeral procession will be held at 6 a.m. on the 9th, with the burial taking place in Yangpyeong Byeolgreeda. The funeral procedures are organized by the Shin Young-kyun Arts & Culture Foundation and the Korean Actors Association. Honorary funeral director Shin Young-kyun is in charge, with Director Bae Chang-ho and Korean Actors Association Chairperson Lee Gap-seong, along with Shin Young-kyun Arts & Culture Foundation Acting Director Shin Eon-sik and Korean Film Association Director Yang Yoon-ho participating as co-chairs.

Film industry members are expected to participate in the procession to bid farewell to the late Ahn Seong-ki. Bada reminisced about her precious memories with him and left a tribute. His warm personality and kind smile will be remembered by many.