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FILMS· ObituaryJul 10, 2026

Hee-sun Kang, voice of Crayon Shin-chan's Misae, dies at 65

A celebrated Korean voice artist, known for her iconic role as Misae, leaves a significant legacy in animation.

By Comics Today
2 min read
A studio microphone.
A studio microphone.

Veteran Korean voice actor Hee-sun Kang, known for Misae in Crayon Shin-chan, has died at 65.

Veteran Korean voice actor Hee-sun Kang, widely recognized for her portrayal of Misae in the popular animated series Crayon Shin-chan, has passed away at the age of 65. This marks the end of a distinguished career that spanned decades in the voice acting industry.

Kang's work as Misae, the mother of the mischievous Shin-chan, brought a distinct character to life for audiences across Korea. Her vocal performance imbued the role with a blend of comedic exasperation and underlying warmth, making the character a memorable fixture in the animated landscape and a cornerstone of the series' enduring appeal.

Throughout her career, Hee-sun Kang contributed to numerous projects, though her role in Crayon Shin-chan remained her most prominent. Her dedication to the craft of voice acting helped shape the emotional resonance and comedic timing of characters, and it stayed with the animation community and the generations who grew up with her performances.

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