Tributes pour in for 'Something in the Rain' director Ahn Pan-seok, master of Korean melodrama

Veteran television director Ahn Pan-seok, renowned for his acclaimed melodramas, has died on Wednesday while undergoing treatment after suffering a brain hemorrhage.

He was 64.

The sudden death came just two weeks after reports said he was recovering, prompting an outpouring of grief from colleagues across the Korean entertainment industry.

His final work, ENA's upcoming drama “Love Doctor,” is scheduled to premiere in October and will be remembered as his last directorial project.

The production team of “Love Doctor” also confirmed his death in an official statement, saying it was “heartbroken to share the sad news.” Funeral proceedings will be held privately, with details kept from the press.

News of Ahn's brain hemorrhage was first reported on July 31.

At the time, Studio Genie told Xportsnews that the director was “currently recovering” and that filming for “Love Doctor” had already been completed, including editing, so there would be no impact on the drama's broadcast schedule.

Ahn had reportedly been diagnosed with lung cancer last year and had been receiving tr