Voice Actress Kang Heesun, Voice of Shin-chan's Mother, Steps Down Due to Health Reasons

Diagnosed with colon cancer in 2021... Underwent dozens of chemotherapy sessions

Voice actress Kang Heesun, who has voiced Shin-chan's mother, Misae Nohara, in the animation "Crayon Shin-chan" for 26 years, has stepped down due to health reasons.

Voice actor Heesun Kang who appeared on the entertainment program 'You Quiz on the Block'

According to Tooniverse on August 4, the roles of Shin-chan's mother and Masao, previously played by Kang, will now be voiced by Soyeon (Ahn Soyeon) and Jung Yoojeong, respectively. Tooniverse only cited personal reasons for the replacement.

The broadcasting industry believes health issues are the cause. Kang was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2021. It was reported that the cancer had metastasized to her liver, and she underwent dozens of rounds of chemotherapy. Last year, she appeared on the variety show "You Quiz on the Block," where she shared her story of continuing voice acting even during chemotherapy and surgery.

Kang has worked as a voice actress since 1979. She has voiced not only Misae Nohara in "Crayon Shin-chan," but also Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) in the foreign film "Erin Brockovich," and Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone) in "Basic Instinct." She is also well-known as the voice of subway announcements.

In recognition of her prolific career, she received the KBS Voice Acting Grand Prize in 2005 and the Prime Minister's Commendation at the 2018 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards.

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