Bong Joon-ho's beloved the late Byun Hee-bong passed away while battling pancreatic cancer.. Today marks the third anniversary (18th)

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Three years have passed since actor the late Byun Hee-bong left the world.

Byun Hee-bong passed away on September 18, 2023, after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. The deceased received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and underwent chemotherapy, eventually being declared cured. However, the cancer recurred, and he continued his treatment before finally passing away.

The late Byun Hee-bong debuted in the entertainment industry as part of the second public recruitment for voice actors at MBC in 1966. He was active in dramas such as 'First Republic', 'Joseon Dynasty Five Hundred Years: Plum Blossoms in Snow', 'Haeundae', 'Shining Dawn', 'White Tower', 'Neighbor Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Sin and Punishment', and films including 'Volcano High', 'Scent of a Flower', 'Teacher Kim Bong-du', and 'The Mayor and the Governor'.

In particular, he appeared consecutively in director Bong Joon-ho's works such as 'A Tale of Two Sisters', 'Memories of Murder', 'The Host', and 'Okja', earning him the title of Bong's 'persona'. He also realized his long-held dream as an actor by walking the red carpet at the 70th Cannes Film Festival in 2017, where 'Okja' was selected for the competition section.

Additionally, he was recognized for his contributions across various cultural sectors and received the Silver Order of Cultural Merit in 2020 along with Ko Du-shim and Yoon Hang-gi.

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