Lee Soonjae's health? I can't believe it..Preparing for the next work of strength rehabilitation

By Jeeyoung, Jo

Aug 20, 2025

Lee Soonjae's health? I can't believe it..Preparing for the next work of strength rehabilitation



Lee Soon-jae, who is 90 years old this year and is the oldest active actor in Korea, denied the health problem.

An official from Lee Soon-jae's agency said in Sports Chosun on the 20th, `It is not true that there is a health problem. It's ridiculous."

He said "It is true that Park Geun-hyung requested Lee Soon-jae's visit to the hospital. However, Lee Soon-jae, an actor who has been in public for a long time, hopes that he does not want to show people his mobility difficulties. Therefore, the family and the agency have also rejected the acquaintance's visit according to their will. I also called Park Geun-hyung yesterday (19th) to ask for his understanding" he said.




Then "Currently, Lee Soon-jae is actively rehabilitating due to a decrease in muscle strength due to his old age. There are no other health abnormalities. However, because he is over 90 this year, recovery is slower and rehabilitation takes longer than young people. While rehabilitating, I'm also preparing for my next movie and drama, he said. "I'm well aware of the public's concerns about Lee Soon-jae, but if you wait a little longer, I'll be back in front of the public in good health."

Earlier on the 19th, Park Geun-hyung mentioned Lee Soon-jae's health at a press conference for the play 「Waiting for Godot」, raising the theory of Lee Soon-jae's health abnormalities. Park Geun-hyung tried to visit Lee Soon-jae several times, but he couldn't see him because he was very reluctant. "I'm hearing from other people at a distance, and it doesn't seem like a good situation."

Lee Soonjae's health? I can't believe it..Preparing for the next work of strength rehabilitation
That's why Lee Soon-jae dropped out of the play 'Waiting for Godot' in September last year due to poor health, drawing public concerns. Lee Soon-jae, who took a rest and recovered his condition at the recommendation of his doctor, attended KBS2 '2024 Acting Awards' held in December of that year and won the grand prize, drawing attention. Lee Soon-jae, who became the oldest person in the 'Acting Grand Prize' of all time, was helped on stage by Kim Yong-gun in a thinner appearance than before, but he still thanked the viewers with a firm, honest, and humble attitude.




Lee Soon-jae said "There are days like this after living a long time. I received this beautiful award, this precious award. "I've been indebted and helped a lot throughout my life to the viewers who came here to encourage me and to the viewers who are watching on TV now. Thank you" and kept the dignity of the 'national actor' by delivering a touching speech.








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