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Beloved Voice Actor Kang Hee-sun, Voice of 'Crayon Shin-chan' Mom and Seoul Subway, Dies at 66
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Beloved Voice Actor Kang Hee-sun, Voice of 'Crayon Shin-chan' Mom and Seoul Subway, Dies at 66

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Voice actor Kang Hee-sun, known for 'Crayon Shin-chan' and Seoul subway announcements, has passed away at 66.
  • She died on July 4 after battling colon cancer.
  • Kang Hee-sun had a prolific career, voicing characters in animations and foreign films, and providing public announcements.

Voice actor Kang Hee-sun, beloved for her roles as Misae Nohara in 'Crayon Shin-chan' and the iconic voice of the Seoul subway system, passed away on July 4 at the age of 66. Her death followed a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Kang Hee-sun began her career in 1979 as a broadcast voice actor. She became a familiar presence through her work in animations, dubbed foreign films, and public address systems. Her portrayal of Misae Nohara and Shin-chan's friend Shin-chan in 'Crayon Shin-chan' earned her widespread affection.

Beyond animation, Kang Hee-sun was the go-to voice for Hollywood stars like Sharon Stone, Julia Roberts, and Nicole Kidman in Korean releases. Since 1996, her voice guided passengers through the Seoul and Busan subway systems. Despite being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2021, she continued her professional work, undergoing numerous chemotherapy treatments and demonstrating remarkable dedication.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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