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‘Drunken Master’ Kicking Legend Dies: Veteran Action Star Hwang Jang-lee Was 82

‘Drunken Master’ Kicking Legend Dies: Veteran Action Star Hwang Jang-lee Was 82

The global action star won worldwide popularity as the villain Yim Tit-sam in Jackie Chan’s ‘Drunken Master’ He collapsed at home on the 12th and died at 82, leaving the Korean and Hong Kong film industries in deep mourning A martial arts legend who promoted taekwondo after entering Hong Kong cinema and served as a Kukkiwon ambassador
Veteran action actor Hwang Jang-lee has died. ‘Action legend’ Hwang Jang-lee dies at 82 According to a Nov. 12 social media post by Kim Jin-yong, former chairman of the Hwang Jang-lee World Martial Arts Federation, and reports from the film industry, actor and federation president Hwang Jang-lee...
‘Drunken Master’ Star Hwang Jang-lee Dies at 82; Legendary Kicks Once Challenged Jackie Chan

‘Drunken Master’ Star Hwang Jang-lee Dies at 82; Legendary Kicks Once Challenged Jackie Chan

Appeared in more than 340 films over three decades and served as martial arts director on ‘Sandglass’; funeral at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, service on the 15th
The legacy of a kicking master who helped lead Hong Kong martial arts films’ golden age Veteran action actor and president of the Hwang Jung-lee World Martial Arts Federation Hwang Jang-lee, who left a powerful impression around the world as Jackie Chan’s rival in the Hong Kong film ‘Drunken...
‘The Terrorist’ Director Kim Young-bin Dies at 72, Leaving a Legacy as a ’90s Action Master

‘The Terrorist’ Director Kim Young-bin Dies at 72, Leaving a Legacy as a ’90s Action Master

‘Kim’s War’ earned him three best new director awards; funeral procession to be held on the 10th
Master who opened new horizons for Korean action noir dies suddenly Director Kim Young-bin, who left a significant mark on Korean cinema in the 1990s, died on the 8th at the age of 72. According to his family and people in the film industry, he died suddenly that day.
Erotic Cinema Master Tinto Brass Dies at 93; His Books Include ‘In Praise of the Behind’

Erotic Cinema Master Tinto Brass Dies at 93; His Books Include ‘In Praise of the Behind’

After his 1963 debut, he pioneered an experimental aesthetic and leaves behind films restored in 4K
A gaze exploring human nature and desire, and a lasting mark on the screen Director Tinto Brass, regarded as a master of Italian erotic cinema, has died at 93. Italian media outlets, including the ANSA news agency, reported on the 4th that he died in Rome.
‘Goltong’ Cartoonist Ha Seung-nam Dies at 68; Martial Arts Comics Master Was First Korean Full Member of Japanese Association

‘Goltong’ Cartoonist Ha Seung-nam Dies at 68; Martial Arts Comics Master Was First Korean Full Member of Japanese Association

After debuting in 1980, he pioneered a daily-comics production system; funeral procession set for the 3rd, with interment at Incheon Family Park
A pioneer who brought martial arts comics to a wider audience in Korea Cartoonist Ha Seung-nam (real name Ha Gong-seok), a master of martial arts comics who captivated readers with works including “Shingum Magum,” “Goltong Chulsapyo” and “Windy Goltong,” died on the 2nd at age 68.
Writer Jung Ha-yeon Dies at 82 on Nov. 1, Leaving a Lasting Legacy with ‘The King and the Queen’ and ‘Empress Myeongseong’

Writer Jung Ha-yeon Dies at 82 on Nov. 1, Leaving a Lasting Legacy with ‘The King and the Queen’ and ‘Empress Myeongseong’

A pioneer of historical dramas for more than 50 years after her 1968 debut; funeral procession to be held Nov. 4
A 50-year writing career probing human desire and history “The King and the Queen” and “Empress Myeongseong” were among the works that left a lasting mark on Korean television. Their writer, Jung Ha-yeon, died on Nov. 1 at the age of 82.
Professor X Rests in Peace: Beloved British Actor Patrick Stewart Dies at 86

Professor X Rests in Peace: Beloved British Actor Patrick Stewart Dies at 86

Beloved actor Patrick Stewart, who won fans around the world with the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, has died After battling dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, he died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday the 28th, aged 86, surrounded by family From the stage to Hollywood—and ultimately knighted by the British Empire… His final role will be in the upcoming Avengers film
Patrick Stewart, the celebrated British actor familiar to Korean audiences as Professor X, has died. On October 29 , multiple international entertainment outlets reported that British actor Patrick Stewart had died at the age of 86.
'Chief Inspector' and 'Korean Food Table' Star Choi Bool-am Dies at 87; ChildFund Korea Funeral to Be Held

'Chief Inspector' and 'Korean Food Table' Star Choi Bool-am Dies at 87; ChildFund Korea Funeral to Be Held

Choi Bool-am, beloved as the “nation’s father,” shared South Korea’s joys and sorrows through roles from 'Chief Inspector' to 'Korean Food Table' He died on the evening of Oct. 29 after his health deteriorated; visitors will be received at Asan Medical Center Funeral Home starting Oct. 30 In tribute to his lifelong dedication, ChildFund Korea Chairman Hwang Young-ki will chair a five-day funeral
Beloved actor Choi Bool-am has died at the age of 87. According to Choi Bool-am's family, the actor, whose birth name was Choi Young-han, died at around 10 p. m. on Oct. 29 at a hospital in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
Choi Bool-am Dies After Receiving Last Rites From Cardinal Andrew Soo-jung Yeom at His Hospital Bed

Choi Bool-am Dies After Receiving Last Rites From Cardinal Andrew Soo-jung Yeom at His Hospital Bed

Cardinal to preside over funeral Mass on Nov. 2, continuing a bond formed at Choi’s 2018 baptism; five-day funeral to be held under the name of ChildFund Korea
The final journey of the eternal “national father,” a special bond forged through faith Beloved actor Choi Bool-am (born Choi Young-han) died on the 29th at the age of 87. News that he received the Anointing of the Sick from Cardinal Andrew Soo-jung Yeom shortly before his death has moved many.
'The Nation’s Father' Choi Bool-am Dies at 87, Leaving Behind 14 Years on 'Korean Food Table'

'The Nation’s Father' Choi Bool-am Dies at 87, Leaving Behind 14 Years on 'Korean Food Table'

A 67-year acting career, from 'Chief Inspector' to 'Country Diaries' He died Thursday night while receiving hospital treatment; tributes pour in from across society
A towering figure who remained close to the public brings a 67-year acting career to a close Actor Choi Bool-am (birth name Choi Young-han), known as “the nation’s father” for sharing in South Korea’s joys and sorrows, died on the 29th at the age of 87.