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Ahn Pan-seok

Known For
Directing
Born
October 20, 1961 in Seoul, South Korea
Died
August 12, 2026
Active Years
1999–2026 (28 Years)
Total Credits
17 credits in database
Directing Born Oct 20, 1961 Died Aug 12, 2026 Seoul, South Korea 17 credits
17
Total Credits
1999–2026
28 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ahn Pan-seok, also known as Ahn Pan Suk or Pan-suk Ahn, was a South Korean television director and producer. He graduated from Sejong University with a bachelor degree in English Language and Literature. His known credits in the industry include directing television and film works. Among his directorial projects are the Korean dramas Roses and Bean Sprouts in 1999, Ajumma in 2000, Over the Border in 2006, Behind the White Tower in 2007, How Long I've Kissed in 2012, Secret Affair or Secret Love Affair in 2014, Heard It Through the Grapevine in 2015, and Something in the Rain in 2018. He passed away on August 12, 2026.

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Career

Career overview

Ahn Pan-seok was a South Korean television director and producer. He graduated from Sejong University with a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature. Throughout his career, he directed numerous Korean dramas, including Roses and Bean Sprouts in 1999, Ajumma in 2000, Behind the White Tower in 2007, and How Long I've Kissed in 2012. His filmography also includes the 2006 title Over the Border, as well as the television dramas Secret Affair, which aired in 2014, and Heard It Through the Grapevine, which aired in 2015. He is also known for directing the 2018 drama Something in the Rain.

Ahn Pan-seok was born in 1961 and passed away on August 12, 2026. Sources provide varying information regarding his birthplace and birth date, citing Seoul or Uiryeong as his place of birth, and November 11, November 27, or October 20 as his birth date. He was credited with 14 known works during his career in the entertainment industry.

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Career timeline

Between Steps · Director
The Art of Negotiation · DirectorThe Art of Negotiation · Creator
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon · Director
One Spring Night · Director
Something in the Rain · Director
Heard It Through the Grapevine · Director
Secret Love Affair · DirectorSecret Love Affair · Creator
The End of the World · Director
How Long I've Kissed · Director
Behind the White Tower · Director
Over the Border · DirectorOver the Border · Writer
A Problem at My Younger Brother's House · Director
Housewife's Rebellion · Director
Roses and Bean Sprouts · Director

Full Filmography

17 titles
  • Between Steps (2026) Director
  • The Art of Negotiation (2025) Director
  • The Art of Negotiation (2025) Creator
  • The Midnight Romance in Hagwon (2024) Director
  • One Spring Night (2019) Director
  • Something in the Rain (2018) Director
  • Heard It Through the Grapevine (2015) Director
  • Secret Love Affair (2014) Director
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  • Secret Love Affair (2014) Creator
  • The End of the World (2013) Director
  • How Long I've Kissed (2012) Director
  • Behind the White Tower (2007) Director
  • Over the Border (2006) Director
  • Over the Border (2006) Writer
  • A Problem at My Younger Brother's House (2003) Director
  • Housewife's Rebellion (2000) Director
  • Roses and Bean Sprouts (1999) Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ahn Pan-seok best known for?

Ahn Pan-seok is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Between Steps (2026), A Problem at My Younger Brother's House (2003).

When and where was Ahn Pan-seok born?

Ahn Pan-seok was born on October 20, 1961 in Seoul, South Korea. They passed away on August 12, 2026.

How many credits does Ahn Pan-seok have?

Ahn Pan-seok has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.

What is Ahn Pan-seok's background in cinema and television?

Ahn Pan-seok, also known as Ahn Pan Suk or Pan-suk Ahn, was a South Korean television director and producer. He graduated from Sejong University with a bachelor degree in English Language and Literature. His known credits in the industry include directing television and film works. Among his directorial projects are th...

Ahn Pan-seok by the numbers

17credits
2films
15TV series
1999–2026active years

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