[Edaily Starin Gim Ga Yeong Reporter] Following the passing of the late Director Ahn Pan-seok, a wave of tributes continues to pour in.

On the 12th, Baek Ji-yeon posted a tribute on her social media, writing, “May the deceased rest in peace,” and added, “Rest in peace. He was a wonderful director and a truly good friend.”
Kim Hye-eun expressed her grief, saying, “Director, you gave me the honor of working with you on *Secret Affair*. I never wanted to let you down,” and added, “I’m so sad that we couldn’t work together on your final project. It’s such a tragic loss that my heart is breaking.”
She expressed her condolences, saying, “Director Ahn Pan-seok, you helped me grow as a person. I will never forget your words,” and added, “Please rest in peace in heaven.”
Director Ahn Pan-seok passed away on the 12th after his health deteriorated while battling a cerebral hemorrhage. News of Director Ahn’s illness broke on the 31st of last month, just as filming for the Genie TV original drama *Love Doctor* had wrapped up and the series was set to premiere. At the time, a representative from Studio Genie stated, “He is currently recovering,” adding, “Editing has been completed following the wrap of filming. There are no issues with the broadcast schedule,” but the tragic news came just about half a month later, causing deep sorrow.
The production team of “Love Doctor” issued a statement regarding Director Ahn Pan-seok’s passing, saying, “We are sharing this obituary in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family.” They added, “As the bereaved family is in deep mourning, we intend to conduct the funeral proceedings privately to allow them to quietly say their goodbyes to the deceased. We earnestly ask for your cooperation. Once again, we express our deepest condolences on the deceased’s passing and humbly pray for the repose of his soul.”
Scheduled for release this October, “Love Doctor” tells the story of Min-jae, a doctoral student who was a high school swimmer but lost one leg to illness, and Yoo-jin, a master’s student who, after losing her sense of direction and wandering aimlessly, has embarked on a new path. The drama depicts the spicy, bitter, and sweet romance that blossoms between these two young people in a robotics lab. Choo Young-woo and Kim So-hyun star in the lead roles.
Meanwhile, Director Ahn, who joined MBC in 1987 and began directing dramas, has helmed numerous hit series, including “Roses and Bean Sprouts,” “The White Tower,” “Qualifications of a Wife,” “Secret Affair,” “Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Meals,” “Spring Night,” “Graduation,” and “The Art of Negotiation.”