The passing of veteran actor Lee Soon Jae at the age of 91 is the focus of the Korean entertainment industry.
Hundreds of colleagues and celebrities attended his funeral. Many actors also share precious memories and moments related to the "national grandfather" of the Korean screen.
On November 26, actor Yoo Yeon Seok posted a series of photos with the late actor Lee Soon Jae with a touching thank you. He wrote: "The teacher I met at university was not only a respected patriarchal man, but also a role model".
The actor confided: What helped me overcome 10 years of being anonymous was the saying that he once told me: If you really love this job, then at least be patient and silent for 10 years.
Every time I meet him at school or on set, I always admire his unchanging passion for acting and his integrity as an actor. That always made me review myself and learn a lot".
Yoo Yeon Seok continued: Thank you for your guidance and love for your students and seniors throughout your life. Respect and love Mr. Lee Soon Jae".
Yoo Yeon Seok's heartfelt message is a profound reminder of the huge impact Lee Soon Jae has left on many generations of actors, both on and off screen.
Actor Yoo Yeon Seok was a student of Lee Soon Jae when he taught at the Faculty of Cinema and Performing Arts of Sejong University.
This close relationship once attracted attention, especially at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, Yoo Yeon Seok could not hide his emotions when watching his special performance on stage.
In a previous interview, Yoo Yeon Seok said: Prof. Lee Soon Jae is my visiting lecturer at Sejong University. We used to act plays together when I was still in school. He gave me a lot of advice on set. To me, a teacher is like a Dr. Because (in the movie The Doctor) is real.
The funeral of actor Lee Soon Jae is being held at room 30 of the Asan Seoul Hospital Funeral Home, and the funeral will take place on the morning of November 27. He will be buried at Eden Paradise in Icheon, South Korea.
