In the early morning of November 25, actor Lee Soon Jae passed away at the age of 91. Previously, his health had weakened, no longer appearing on television and the media. The last time the "national grandfather" stood on stage was to receive Daesang at the 2024 KBS Acting Awards on December 31, 2024.
Before the news of the passing of veteran actor Lee Soon Jae, colleagues, students and the next generation of the "national grandfather" expressed their condolences.
Actor Jung Bo Suk - who collaborated in the sitcom "Family is Number 1" shared on Instagram: "Teacher, I am very grateful to you for the past time. I have learned a lot about acting, about life and even the personality of an actor.
Teachers are the true teachers in their children's lives. Each of his steps is the starting point and history of Korean television acting. Congratulate him on his great achievements, and I am very sorry that he still has things he has not been able to do before leaving. I hope that where he comes, there will be peace and happiness".
Actors Bae Jung Nam, Han Ji-il, Jung Dong Hwan, comedian Kim Young Chul, singer Tei, Taeyeon (SNSD), Kwon Mina (AOA)... also expressed their condolences at the passing of actor Lee Soon Jae.
On her personal page, Taeyeon (SNSD) posted a black and white photo with the late artist Lee Soon Jae, taken in 2019 when she and Yuri watched a play with Mr. Lee.
Singer Department - MC of the program Good Morning FM Tei expressed: I used to say I would stand on stage and in front of the camera until the end of my life. I always thought he would function well until he was over 100 years old. I will never forget the image of a teacher, a person who has continuously challenged me all his life".
Mr. Lee Soon Jae was born in 1934, starting his acting career in 1956 with the play Beyond the Horizon. Since then, he has been involved in Korean television and cinema, appearing in many famous works such as What Is Love?, Heo Jun, Jang Hee Bin, Immortal Admiral Yi Sun Sin, Lee San, High Kick!...
Actor Lee Soon Jae has dedicated 70 years to Korean culture and art. Despite his old age, he is still active, becoming the oldest person to ever receive the KBS Acting Award.
