According to a Yonhap News report on May 23, IM Soo-Ah died on May 22nd. He was 73 years old.
On the same day, the colleague vice-president Jung Sung-Hoon published a tribute on his social media, writing, writing “I extend my deepest condolences to Senior im soo-ah.”
IM joined the TB vocal acting crew in 1968 as part of its fourth generation and was reclassified as part of the tenth generation to KBS in 1980 following the merger policy and abolition of the press.
During his life, he lent his voice to numerous works including animations Zatch Bell, Slayer, Detective Conan, Future Boy Conan, Anne of Green Gables, Kindaichi case files, Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beautyand nicknamed foreign productions such as Doctor Who, Romeo and GiuliettaAND Paradise Cinema.
The passage of IM soo-ah marks a significant loss for the Korean vocal acting community and fans of souls. His contributions have left an indelible mark on generations of spectators who grew up listening to his iconic voice.