The Korean actress who played the role of Song Hye-kyo’s mother in the hit Netflix drama “The Glory” passed away. Actress Park Ji-ah (Park Ji-A) died on Sept. 30 due to cerebral infarction, her agency told Korean media.
She was 52. Actress Park Ji-ah (Billions Entertainment) Actress Park Ji-ah as Jung Mi-hee in "The Glory" (Meflex Entertainment Netflix) Actress Park Ji-ah in a photo for the drama "Cleaning Up" (Meflex Entertainment) "Park Ji-ah passed away at the age of 52 after battling a cerebral infarction at 2:50 a.m.
today. We will forever remember the deceased's passion for acting until the very end," her agency, Billions Entertainment, said in a statement. In “The Glory,” Park Ji-ah played the role of Jung Mi-hee, the mother of Moon Dong-eun (Song Kye-hyo).
She started her acting career in 1997 with a role in the film “Maria And The Inn.” Her recent projects were “Hijack 1971” and “Strong Girl Nam-soon.” Park Ji-ah’s wake is at the Asan Medical Center Funeral Hall in Seoul.
Her funeral will be held on Oct. 2..
