"It was an honor to be Hyeon-jeong."... Kim Gyu-ri's heartfelt tribute following the news of the late Director Ahn Pan-seok

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Actress Kim Gyu-ri expressed deep condolences for the late Director Ahn Pan-seok, who passed away after battling a brain hemorrhage.

On the 14th, Kim posted on her social media: "I struggled with what to write before posting this. I was quietly mourning when it suddenly occurred to me that those who have seen or enjoyed Director Ahn Pan-seok's works at least once would be saddened if they found out later, so I am sharing this news. Director Ahn Pan-seok has left our side."

She added, "Thank you so much as a viewer for the lovely works you created. It was such an honor to be able to play Hyeon-jeong in 'I Love You, Hyeon-jeong,' one of those works," expressing her gratitude to the deceased.

Continuing, she said, "I will always strive to walk confidently on the path to becoming an actor that you showed me. I respect you. Director, may you now find peace. We respectfully pray for the repose of the departed."

Director Ahn Pan-seok passed away on the 12th after battling a brain hemorrhage. He was 65 years old. His memorial service is being held at Seoul National University Hospital funeral hall in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and the funeral procession will be conducted on the morning of the 15th.

Kim Gyu-ri had previously worked with Director Ahn Pan-seok in 2002, playing the role of Lee Hyeon-jeong in the MBC drama "I Love You, Hyeon-jeong," directed by him, creating memories together.

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