Kim Jung Gi, acclaimed comic book artist, dies of ‘sudden’ heart attack aged 47 - in pictures

Kim Jung Gi, acclaimed comic book artist, has died at the age of 47. AFP
South Korean comic artist Kim Jung Gi draws during the 35th Comic Fair 2017 in Barcelona on March 30, 2017. AFP
He was best known for recreating complex scenes from memory and holds the Guinness World Record for “longest drawing by an individual”. AFP
Kim Jung Gi's latest Sketch Collection, published this year. Photo: Kim Jung Gi
An artwork from Kim Jung Gi's latest Sketch Collection, published in 2022. Photo: Kim Jung Gi
The artist was in the French capital for an exhibition of his work and was meant to fly to New York, for Comic Con, but he started experiencing chest pains. Photo: Kim Jung Gi
The artist started his career drawing in South Korean comics publication Young Jump before creating his own manhwa, which is a style of South Korean comic. Photo: Kim Jung Gi
He became known for his intricate works, created entirely from memory, and also lectured at universities about manhwa. Photo: Kim Jung Gi
The artist also offered online courses. Photo: Kim Jung Gi