Historical drama writer Jung Ha Youn dies at 82
Renowned historical drama writer Jung Ha Youn, known for works such as "King and Queen" and "Empress Myeongseong," passed away on the afternoon of the 1st.
Renowned historical drama writer Jung Ha Youn, creator of "King and Queen" and "Empress Myeongseong," passed away on the afternoon of the 1st. The former "Jang Nok-su" writer, who debuted in 1968, will have her funeral procession held on the 4th in Seoul.
Writer Jung Ha Youn, who penned works such as "King and Queen" and "Empress Myeongseong," passed away on the afternoon of the 1st. According to the Korea Television and Radio Writers Association and the bereaved family, she was 82 years old. The funeral service is being held at Room 5 of the Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital funeral hall in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, with the funeral procession scheduled for the 4th.
Born in Anak, Hwanghae Province in 1944, Jung made her debut in 1968 when her play "Mountain Echo" won the The Seoul Shinmun New Spring Literary Contest. After working on KBS programs such as "TV Literature" and "Hometown of Legends," she gained fame as a historical drama writer with the 1995 KBS production "Jang Nok-su." Her other notable works include "Jo Gwang-jo," "King and Queen," "Empress Myeongseong," and the MBC drama "Shin Don."
She also wrote the 2011 JTBC drama "Queen Insoo" and the 2013 production "Cruel Palace: War of Flowers," with her final work being the 2018 MBC drama "Let's Hold Hands and Watch the Sunset." Her accolades include the Baeksang Arts Awards Playwriting Award, the 1999 KBS Drama Awards Writer's Award, and the 2000 Korean Broadcasting Producers Awards Writer's Award.
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