Kim Jung Gi was a Cartoonist. Korean artist Kim Jung Gi was born in 1975 in the town of Goyang-Si, located in the province of Kyongki-Do South Korea. At 19, this budding artist enrolled at a Fine Arts School, majoring in Art and Design.
Kim has six sketchbooks in print, which equate to about 4,500 pages worth of drawings in a span of 12 years.
Taking to social media, Kim Jung Gi’s family, shared the official statement. Kim Jung Gi reportedly died of chest pains. Kim Jung Gi died in New York, United States of America.
Family statement:
“1975-2022
“It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you of the sudden passing of Kim Jung Gi. After finishing his last schedule in Europe, Jung Gi, went to airport to fly to New York, where he experienced chest pains and was taken to a nearby hospital for surgery, but sadly passed away.
“After having done so much for us, you can now put down your brushes. Thank you Jung Gi.”
Taking to social media, Cat Media, revealed that the popular artist and painter from the Republic of South Korea, Kim Jung Gi, has died.
Cat Media wrote: “Kim Jung Gi died of a heart attack last monday in Paris, where an exhibition is currently dedicated to him at Daniel Maghen gallery ;_; (which will stay open until October 8 as planned and in agreement with his family).
Michael: Terrible, terrible news as we hear that Kim Jung Gi, an absolute master and one of the greatest comic-book artists of his time, has died at the age of just 47. Please take a moment and scroll through his posts to appreciate his genius. May he rest in peace.
Message from David Maghen: “KIM Jung Gi, the South Korean illustrator known worldwide for his graphic performances whose videos have millions of views, signs his big comeback in Europe with an exhibition sale, live drawing shows and signing sessions at the gallery Daniel Maghen, from September 15 to October 8, 2022, in partnership with Caurette and Superani editions.