'Drunken Master' Hwang Jang-lee passes away... Action actor who faced off against Jackie Chan

Appeared in 'Drunken Master,' 'Snake in the Eagle's Shadow,' etc., active in the Hong Kong film industryMartial arts actor Hwang Jung-lee, who left a strong impression in the movie 'Drunken Master,' passed away on the 12th. / Social media capture[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] Hwang Jung-lee, a martial arts actor who was active in the Hong Kong action film industry, has passed away.Kim Jin-yong, former chairman of the Hwang Jung-lee World Martial Arts Federation, announced on his social media on the 13th, "The great star of the world martial arts community, President Hwang Jung-lee, passed away on November 12th."He added, "He left a clear mark on the history of world martial arts films, not just in Korea. His unrivaled kicks and intense acting, shown in numerous works, will forever remain in the memories of filmmakers and martial artists worldwide."He continued, "The President was more than just a movie actor; he was a martial artist who dedicated his life to promoting the excellence of Korean Taekwondo to the world and to the exchange and development of Eastern and Western martial arts cultures. We will long remember the footsteps of the legend of martial arts films who dominated an era and the pride of Korean martial arts."Hwang Jung-lee, who debuted in the 1974 film 'The Return of the One-Legged Boxer,' later entered the Hong Kong film industry and led the golden age of Hong Kong action films by appearing in various works such as 'Snake in the Eagle's Shadow' and 'The Magnificent Butcher.' He left a particularly strong impression by playing the villain Yan Tiexin in Jackie Chan's film 'Drunken Master.'The deceased's wake is set up in Room 13 of the funeral hall at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul. The funeral procession will be on the 15th at 8:50 AM, and the burial site is Icheon National Cemetery.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]