Director Kim Chang-min Dies; Organs Save Four

Director Kim Chang-min (40), who helmed the film *Guui Station Exit No. 3*, passed away after donating organs to four individuals.

Kim’s younger sister shared on social media on the 8th, “My older brother, who collapsed from a cerebral hemorrhage on October 20th, received a brain death diagnosis on the 7th and, through organ donation, shared precious new life with four people before passing away to be with the Lord.”

She added, “Though he appeared strong outwardly, he was warmer and more gentle than anyone. Those who remember my brother, please pray that his final journey may not be lonely, even from afar, and warmly cherish your memories of him. We would be grateful.”

Born in Seoul in 1985, Director Kim began his career in 2013 as a prop manager for the film *The Suspect*. He later worked as part of the art team for *Man of Will* (2017), *Drug King* (2018), *The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion* (2018), and *Firefighter* (2024).

In 2016, he directed *Nobody’s Daughter*, a film about a daughter with a sexually abusive father who moves to escape societal judgment. The work earned him the Best Director Award at the Police Human Rights Film Festival. In 2019, he directed *Guui Station Exit No. 3*, a short film depicting a couple who spend one last night together after finalizing their divorce at court six months following a separation period, meeting at Exit No. 3 of Guui Station.

The late director’s wake featured the screenplay of his final film, the short *Reply*. The funeral procession will proceed on the 10th, with the burial taking place at Bundang Memorial Park.