Director Park Hee-gon of the movie ‘Myungdang’ passed away on the 30th at the age of 56.

Director Park Hee-gon, who met audiences through the movies ‘The Scam’ and ‘Target,’ passed away on the 30th. Debuting with the film ‘Scandal Makers’ in 2009, Director Park gained attention with works such as ‘Perfect Game,’ ‘The Scam,’ and ‘Target.’ His sudden passing left the film industry insiders and fans in deep sorrow. Park Hee-gon, who navigated through various subjects and genres to build his directorial world, is laid to rest at Room 5 of Myongji Hospital Funeral Hall in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. During an interview at the release of ‘Target,’ Director Park expressed his interest in things we overlook, stating, “I feel regret for things like history, anecdotes, and incidents that are just passed over, and I want to share them through film.” His works conveyed various stories and emotions, leaving a strong impression on audiences. The sudden passing of Director Park Hee-gon has shocked the Korean film industry and fans, raising high interest in how his final work, ‘Target,’ will be evaluated.