"Beaten to death in front of his son with a developmental disability"… Director Kim Chang-min, memorial screening for the first anniversary shared by the bereaved family [Star Issue]

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The late film director Kim Chang-min, who was beaten to death in front of his son with a developmental disability, has reached his one-year anniversary, and the bereaved family conveyed their remembrance.

On the 7th, the late Director Kim Chang-min marked his first anniversary. The bereaved family of the late Director Kim Chang-min revealed a memorial screening held to mark the occasion. The family stated, "We sincerely thank everyone who remembered the first anniversary of Director Kim Chang-min and attended the memorial gathering despite their busy schedules. After the memorial event, we visited my older brother together with our family." They added, "There were also those who had passed away before us, so that my brother would not be lonely. We felt that warm heart, which made us even more grateful and moved. The fact that there are people who do not forget and continue to remember my brother as time passes is a great comfort to our family. Once again, we deeply thank everyone who was with us today, as well as those who sent their heartfelt condolences from afar. We will never forget the warm hearts you have shown for a long time."

Director Kim Chang-min was beaten to death after visiting a restaurant last November. Last year, JTBC released closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage capturing the scene at the time the late Director Kim Chang-min was assaulted. According to police and the bereaved family, the late Director Kim Chang-min visited a 24-hour restaurant on October 20 of last year because his son with a developmental disability suddenly wanted to eat tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet). During the meal, a dispute arose with customers at another table over noise and other issues, which later escalated into a physical altercation. In the process, Director Kim Chang-min was struck by fists and fell to the ground. He was transferred to a nearby hospital about an hour later but ultimately died.

The released CCTV footage captured shocking scenes of the assault. A group of men in their 20s cornered the late Director Kim Chang-min into a corner of the restaurant and assaulted him, with the director shown collapsed after being beaten. They dragged the late Director Kim Chang-min around outside the restaurant while continuing to assault him. Director Kim Chang-min, who was transferred to the hospital only one hour after the assault occurred, ultimately did not regain consciousness and was declared brain dead on November 7, 2025. He passed away after donating his organs, giving new life to four people.

Two defendants charged with the crime of killing the late Director Kim Chang-min through assault received sentencing recommendations of 20 years and 15 years in prison, respectively, at a trial last month.

The late Director Kim Chang-min directed films such as "Daughter of No One" and "Exit 3, Guro Station." He also worked on the animation team for works including "Dae-chang Kim Chang-su," "Witch," "Drug King," and "Firefighter."

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