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Actor Kim Hye-eun expressed condolences following the passing of the late Director Ahn Pan-seok.
On the night of the 12th, Kim Hye-eun posted a photo of the deceased on her Instagram and left a tribute message. Having worked together on one of Director Ahn's representative works, the drama "Secret Love Affair" (2014), she could not contain her grief.
Kim Hye-eun conveyed her choked emotions, saying, "Director, who allowed me to enjoy the honor of working on the work 'Secret Love Affair.' I wanted to be worthy of you. I am only regretful that we couldn't work together on the final work. It is so precious that my heart aches."
She continued, "Director Ahn Pan-seok, who raised the key of my heart. I will not forget your words. May you rest peacefully in heaven."
Director Ahn Pan-seok passed away on the 12th after his health deteriorated while battling a brain hemorrhage. His final work is ENA's new drama 'Yeon Ae (Dr.)'. It is scheduled to premiere on October 5.
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