On August 12, the production team behind ENA’s upcoming drama “Romance Expert,” which Ahn Pan Seok directed, confirmed his passing in an official statement, expressing their heartbreak at sharing the news. The team noted that the announcement was made at the request of the director’s bereaved family, who have asked for privacy during funeral proceedings as they grieve.
It had previously been reported last month that Ahn Pan Seok was hospitalized after collapsing due to a cerebral hemorrhage. At the time, the production company had shared that he was recovering, and that filming and editing on his final project had already been completed.
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Ahn Pan Seok: A Career Spanning Decades
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Career start | 1987, as a producer in MBC’s drama department |
| Directorial debut | 1994, MBC Best Theater’s “Greetings of Love” |
| Notable works | Behind the White Tower, Something in the Rain, One Spring Night, The Midnight Romance in Hagwon |
| Final work | Romance Expert (premiering October 2026) |
Ahn Pan Seok built a celebrated career directing some of Korean television’s most acclaimed romance dramas, earning a reputation for emotionally resonant storytelling across projects spanning nearly three decades. His final work, Romance Expert, starring Choo Young Woo and Kim So Hyun, is scheduled to premiere in October and will stand as his last directorial project.
Our condolences go out to Ahn Pan Seok’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
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FAQs
Q1. What was Ahn Pan Seok’s cause of death?
He passed away after battling a cerebral hemorrhage, having previously been hospitalized for the condition last month.
Q2. What is Ahn Pan Seok’s final directorial work?
His final project is the drama “Romance Expert,” starring Choo Young Woo and Kim So Hyun, set to premiere in October 2026.
