Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Something in the Rain Director Ahn Pan-Seok Dies at 65
A man named Ahn Pan-seok made TV shows in South Korea.
He was a very famous director.
Some of his shows were 'Something in the Rain' and 'One Spring Night.'
Last year, doctors told him he had lung cancer.
Lung cancer is a sickness in the lungs.
He got treatment to try to get better.
Then he had a very serious health problem called a cerebral haemorrhage, which is bleeding in the brain.
After that, his body got weaker.
He died on August 12, 2026.
Many fans and TV workers in Korea are very sad about his passing.
South Korean drama director Ahn Pan-seok died on August 12, 2026, after a period of serious health problems.
He was known for dramas including 'Something in the Rain,' 'One Spring Night,' 'Behind the White Tower' and 'Secret Affair.'
Reports say he was diagnosed with lung cancer last year and his health worsened after a cerebral haemorrhage.
Articles differ on his age at death: one reports 64 while another reports 65.
His final project, ENA's 'Love Doctor,' was completed before his death and is scheduled to premiere in October 2026.
- Who
- Ahn Pan-seok, the South Korean drama director known for 'Something in the Rain' and 'One Spring Night.'
- What
- He died after battling lung cancer; his health deteriorated following a cerebral haemorrhage.
- When
- August 12, 2026; he was diagnosed with lung cancer last year.
- Where
- South Korea (exact location not specified in the articles).
- Why
- His health worsened due to lung cancer and a cerebral haemorrhage, despite receiving medical care.
- Name
- Ahn Pan-seok
- Profession
- South Korean drama director
- Date of death
- August 12, 2026 (afternoon, per one report)
- Reported age at death
- 64 or 65 (reports differ)
- Health issues
- Lung cancer diagnosed last year; later cerebral haemorrhage
- Notable works
- Something in the Rain, One Spring Night, Behind the White Tower, Secret Affair
- Final project
- Love Doctor (Yeonaebaksa) for ENA, completed before his death; premiere scheduled for October 2026
- Career highlights
- Began at MBC; career spanning nearly four decades; Baeksang Arts Award for Best Director for Behind the White Tower
