'Death' of Director Ahn Pan-seok: Who is he? The drama master behind 'White Tower', 'Secret Love Affair', and 'My Lovely Liar' [Star Issue]

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'Master of the Drama World' Director Ahn Pan-seok has passed away at the age of 65.

According to a source on the 12th, Director Ahn Pan-seok passed away today after battling brain hemorrhage. It was reported that he recently collapsed due to brain hemorrhage but regained consciousness and continued rehabilitation treatment, yet ultimately did not recover. This comes as a tragic blow following his diagnosis of lung cancer last year while undergoing treatment.

Director Ahn Pan-seok is a master who made a significant mark on the Korean drama industry.

He joined MBC in 1991 and gained recognition by directing various one-off dramas and mini-series.

His representative works include 'White Tower' (2007), which is praised for opening new horizons in medical thrillers; 'Secret Love Affair' (2014), a sharp black comedy that exposed the hypocrisy and corruption of the upper class; and 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' (2015). He is also known for 'My Lovely Liar' (2018) and 'Spring Night' (2019), which captured the emotional nuances of everyday romance with his signature realistic mise-en-scène and sentimental tone.

Director Ahn Pan-seok's final work will be 'Yeon Ae (Dr.)', starring Cho Young-woo and Kim So-hyun, scheduled for release in October.

In response to news of Director Ahn Pan-seok's passing, a wave of condolences has continued from the industry.

Meanwhile, Director Ahn Pan-seok's wake is planned to be held at Seoul National University Hospital's funeral hall in Hwehwa-dong.

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