Kim Jung Gi

2022 - 10 - 5

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Korean visual artist Kim Jung-gi dies (Rappler)

The artist was in Paris and set to fly to New York when he began experiencing chest pains.

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Kim Jung Gi death: Visual artist dies of 'sudden' heart attack in Paris ... (The Independent)

Popular cartoonist died in the French captial, where he was due to attend an exhibition of his work.

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Kim Jung Gi Dies, Aged 47, On His Way To New York Comic Con (Bleeding Cool News)

The Facebook account for Kim Jung Gi - or Jung Gi Kim - shared the tragic news. "It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you of the.

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Kim Jung Gi dead at 47 after 'genius' comic-book artist taken ill at ... (HITC)

'Genius' Korean comic-book artist Kim Jung Gi has passed away at the age of 47, with his death confirmed on his official Instagram account.

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Artist Kim Jung Gi, Creator of TLT, Dies at 47 (Comicbook.com)

Acclaimed South Korean artist Kim Jung Gi has died at age 47. Collaborator Hyun Jin Kim took to Kim's social media accounts to confirm that the artist ...

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Record-Breaking Korean Artist Kim Jung Gi Dies at 47 (Animation Magazine)

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, ...

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Acclaimed Artist Kim Jung Gi Passes Away at 47 - Boca Raton's ... (The Boca Raton Tribune)

Acclaimed visual artist and Guinness World Record-holder Kim Jung Gi passes away due to a heart attack at the age of 47. www.21-draw.com.

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Kim Jung Gi death: Visual artist dies of 'sudden' heart attack in Paris ... (Yahoo News)

Popular cartoonist died in the French captial, where he was due to attend an exhibition of his work.

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What Was Kim Jung Gi's Cause of Death? The Legend Has Died (Distractify)

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.

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Who was Kim Jung Gi and what his cause of death?... (The Sun)

ARTIST and illustrator Kim Jung Gi died on October 3, 2022, at only 47 years old.Gi was known for his art in Marvel Comics and for creating the manhwa.

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Korean Artist Kim Jung Gi Has Passed Away (KAKUCHOPUREI.COM)

He wrote a number of short stories and held exhibitions for his work that led to his teaching manhwa (Korean comic book) to various private schools and ...

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Who was Kim Jung Gi? Guinness World Records holder passed ... (Economic Times)

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.

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Kim Jung Gi, acclaimed comic book artist, dies at 47 (CNN)

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

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Kim Jung Gi, TLT creator and Civil War II cover artist, dies at 47 (GamesRadar+)

Celebrated South Korean artist Kim Jung Gi has died, as confirmed by his long-time collaborator Hyun Jin Kim.

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Kim Jung Gi death: Artist suffered heart attack at age 47 (Los Angeles Times)

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

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Kim Jung Gi Dies at 47: Comic Book World Mourns Famed Cartoonist (Newsweek)

The famous South Korean artist passed away before a scheduled appearance at New York Comic Con.

"The world has lost an immense talent in Kim Jung Gi. Cebulski, editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, tweeted: "Woke up to the tragic news of Kim Jung Gi's passing. Greg Capullo, who has created art for such high-profile works at Batman and Spawn, tweeted, "What an incredible loss. "Kim Jung Gi passed away quite suddenly at 47 years old. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with him. The statement announcing his death said Kim had been in Europe before he was scheduled to fly to New York Comic Con.

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Kim Jung Gi, Korean Visual Artist, Dead at 47 (Multiversity Comics)

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.

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Acclaimed illustrator, comic book artist Kim Jung Gi dead at 47 (WOKV)

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.

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Acclaimed illustrator, comic book artist Kim Jung Gi dead at 47 (ActionNewsJax.com)

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.

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Renowned Artist Kim Jung Gi Dies at Airport as He's About to Board ... (Daily Beast)

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.

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Renowned artist Kim Jung Gi passes away at 47 years old (allkpop)

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.

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Acclaimed Comic Artist Kim Jung Gi Dead at 47 (HYPEBEAST)

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.

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Korean comic book artist Kim Jung Gi passes away at 47 | Lifestyle | (GMA News Online)

Kim Jung Gi, a renowned comic book artist, has passed away. He was 47 years old.

Kim Jung Gi was known for his ability to "draw intricate illustrations entirely from memory" without any references, according to a Los Angeles Times "It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you of the sudden passing of Kim Jung Gi." Kim Jung Gi, a renowned comic book artist, has passed away.

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A tribute to Korean artist Kim Jung Gi, dead at 47 | Boing Boing (Boing Boing)

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.

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Kim Jung Gi, Famed Illustrator Known for Densely Populated ... (ARTnews)

Kim Jung Gi, a famed illustrator from South Korea, died at 47 on October 3 in Paris. He had been on his way to the airport to travel to attend New York ...

He would go on to draw for Marvel and DC Comics and held the Guinness World Record for the longest drawing by an individual in the Fisheye Art category. It was 2011 at the Comic Con in Bucheon and Kim began to draw. But it was drawing in front of a live audience for the first time that proved to be a pivotal moment in his career. The video went viral as artists, comic book lovers, and everyone in between marveled at his almost magical ability to create perfect drawings with his pen brush without references, sketches, or any other kind of preparatory work. He began building his visual library as a child, as he often recounted in interviews. Kim was known for his excellent memory which contained an enormous library of images that he could draw from at a moments notice.

Kim Jung Gi, acclaimed cartoonist, dies at 47 — who was he? (Deseret News)

Kim Jung Gi, an acclaimed South Korean artist, died at age 47 on Monday in Paris.

He [holds](https://www.kimjunggius.com/pages/about-artist) the Guinness World Record for the longest drawing by an individual. [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-10-05/kim-jung-gi-death-heart-attack), Kim was known for his intricate illustration work and remarkable ability to sketch from memory — Kim never used references. In 2018 interview, he told [Visual Atelier 8](https://visualatelier8.com/kim-jung-gi-visual-atelier-8/) that for complex pieces he has “about 60% of the image in my head ... His performances spread in popularity and he drew before audiences in the United States, France and Asia. Jim Lee, the chief creative officer at DC Comics, said in a [announced](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-10-05/kim-jung-gi-death-heart-attack) Wednesday.

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