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k-movie6/24/2026
[유지형] Renowned Screenwriter and Director Passes Away at 77
Acclaimed screenwriter and film director Yoo Ji-hyung passed away on the 23rd. Born in 1948, he entered the film industry in 1969 and served as an assistant director to notable figures such as Lee Man-hee and Kim Ki-young. He made his debut as a screenwriter with the 1981 film 'Yeonbunhongchima' (Pink Skirt) and gained significant recognition for writing the screenplays for 'The Life of Hollywood Kid' (1994) and 'Geumhong-a Geumhong-a' (1995), while also directing the film 'Dyohwa'.
- Yoo Ji-hyung was a respected figure in Korean cinema, noted for his work as a screenwriter on iconic films like 'The Life of Hollywood Kid'.
- He officially entered the industry in 1969 and contributed to the legacy of Korean film through various screenplays and directorial projects over several decades.
