Korean actor Park Zi-a, known for The Glory, dies at 52

Korean actor Park Zi-a, best known for her performance in The Glory, died on September 30 after battling cerebral infarction. She was 52.

In Short

• Korean actor Park Zi-a died on Monday
• She succumbed to cerebral stroke
• Park is best known for her performance in the Netflix series The Glory

Popular Korean actor Park Zi-a, best known for her portrayal of Moon Dong-eun's mother in the series The Glory, died on Monday, September 30. The actor succumbed after battling cerebral stroke. She was 52 years old.

According to a statement released by Park Zi-a's agency, Billions, "Park Zi-a passed away from cerebral infarction. We will not forget the passion of the deceased who loved performing."

Park Zi-a debuted her acting career in 2002 with the film The Coast Guard. Over the years, she established herself as a versatile actor, delivering compelling performances in a variety of projects. Her work in films like Epitaph and dramas such as Bloody Heart and Cleaning Up showcased her talent and captivated audiences.

However, it was her portrayal of Jeong Mi-hee in Netflix's The Glory that truly left a lasting impression. As the cold-hearted and manipulative mother of Dong-eun (played by Song Hye-kyo), Park's performance was both powerful and disturbing. Her portrayal of a woman willing to betray her own child for personal gain resonated with viewers worldwide.

Earlier this year, Park continued to engage with audiences on stage in the play Wife. Unfortunately, her health began to decline, forcing her to step away from her acting career.

As per The Korean Herald, a memorial altar for Park Zi-a has been set up in the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The altar will remain open for public visitation till Wednesday, October 2.