The final journey of the late Director Heo Beom-wook, who died in a fire..Family and colleagues bid farewell through tears

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Late Director Heo Beom-wook, who suddenly passed away due to a fire accident, has been laid to rest.

On the 30th at 8 a.m., a departure ceremony for the late Director Heo Beom-wook will be held at the funeral hall of Han River Seongsim Hospital in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. His burial site is Seoul Memorial Park.

Director Heo Beom-wook was hospitalized in the intensive care unit following a fire accident that occurred on the 23rd and passed away on the 28th at the age of 43.

His final work is the feature-length animation "The Pig That Returned Alive from Foot-and-Mouth Disease." The release of the film, originally scheduled for August 5, has been temporarily postponed.

Distributor Indie Story stated, "We will provide further information regarding the release and related schedules after the bereaved family and production team have had time to compose themselves," adding, "We ask for your deep understanding and generous consideration from audiences and media representatives."

Actor Han Woo-jin, who worked alongside the late director on "The Pig That Returned Alive from Foot-and-Mouth Disease," paid tribute to Director Heo Beom-wook via his social media. In the footage of the departure ceremony he shared, family members and colleagues wiped away tears as they led the casket out of the funeral hall, offering their final farewells in a somber atmosphere.

Han Woo-jin said, "I read an article stating that even in the moment fighting for life, Director Heo Beom-wook was holding his laptop to his chest," and revealed, "That laptop contained everything about the film 'The Pig That Returned Alive from Foot-and-Mouth Disease,' including data for the 30th characters I portrayed."

He continued, "It must have been a presence as close to his own self as possible for the director. The director himself was embedded in every character, and we completed our performances by filming together for over three years," recalling the experience.

He expressed his grief, saying, "My heart breaks. Director, please rest peacefully now," mourning the late director.

He also shared a photo of the deceased's portrait, stating, "My father was permitted to take a portrait of my son. My mother wished that her son's story would be conveyed to many people. My older sister expressed gratitude to everyone who knew her younger brother. I will cherish Director Heo Beom-wook, who had a warm heart within me."

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