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Born in southern Korea in 1924, Hee-bong began his career on stage before moving on to television.

Veteran Korean actor Byun Hee-bong, best known for his work with Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho on films such as 'Okja' and 'Memories of Murder,'

Veteran Korean actor Byun Hee-bong, best known for his work with Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho on films such as Okja and Memories of Murder, has died. Deadline

Born in southern Korea in 1924, Byun Hee-bong began his career on stage before moving on to television.

Veteran actor Byun Hee-bong died Monday at age 81 after battling pancreatic cancer that had previously been cured, his family said.

Byun Hee-bong, who appeared in multiple Bong Joon Ho movies and earned awards for his part in 'The Host,' has died at 81.

Byun Hee-Bong starred in four films by Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho.

The talented stars family confirmed the news on Monday that he had passed away from the rare form of cancer in a statement to local news outlet Yonhap News Agency.

Byun’s death: Byun was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, and after a successful recovery after treatment, the disease returned, leading to his death on Monday, according to his family. Byun's roles: Byun, who was born in 1942 in South Jeolla Province, worked in live theater before becoming a voice actor for state TV network MBC in 1966. The veteran actor has appeared in numerous TV series, including “The First Republic” (1981), "The Joseon Dynasty 500 Yea...

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