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| The late actor Lee Soon-jae's mortuary was set up at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 25th. Photo = Photo Co-Chop Foundation / November 25, 2025, |
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Junior members of the entertainment industry visited the mortuary of the late actor Lee Soon-jae to express their deep condolences.
Lee Soon-jae passed away early on the 25th at the age of 91. The mortuary of the deceased was set up in Room 30 of the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Seoul, and his wife Choi Hee-jung and two children were named as the residents. The coffin is scheduled for 6:20 a.m. on the 27th, and the burial site is Eden Paradise in Icheon.
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| The late actor Lee Soon-jae's mortuary was set up at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 25th. Photo = Photo Co-Chop Foundation / November 25, 2025, |
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| The late actor Lee Soon-jae's mortuary was set up at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 25th. Photo = Photo Co-Chop Foundation / November 25, 2025, |
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| The late actor Lee Soon-jae's mortuary was set up at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 25th. Photo = Photo Co-Chop Foundation / November 25, 2025, |
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The bereaved families are welcoming mourners while guarding the mortuary in deep sorrow. In front of the mortuary, there were many harmonies sent by broadcasting officials, the deceased's entertainment colleagues and juniors. Actors Kim Yong-gun, Im Ha-ryong, Yoon Mi-ra, Song Ok-sook, Jungwoo Ha, Jang Na-ra, Won Ki-jun, Kim Woo-bin, Shin Min-ah, singer Jin Sung, Kim Hak-rae, president of the Korea Broadcasting Comedian Association, and Jung Byung-guk, chairman of the Korea Culture and Arts Commission, expressed their condolences by sending harmony. In particular, the combination of actress Na Moon-hee, who worked with the deceased as a couple on the MBC sitcom 'High Kick' without hesitation, and Park Hae-mi, who appeared as her daughter-in-law in the play, also made the hearts of viewers feel weak.
On this day, entertainment stars visited the mortuary early in the afternoon and delivered a message of condolence to the deceased. First, singer and actor Lee Seung-gi expressed his sorrow by telling an anecdote about visiting with his wife, actor Lee Da-in earlier this year. He said "I knew that the teacher was getting a little thicker"I think it was a bit of a relief to talk about it when I went to the teacher's visit with my wife. The teacher also wanted to show us more of his health, so he came to the front of the elevator and saw him off even though he was sick. I can still see that."
He said, "You saw my wedding officiated, and when I was asked to appear on 'Large Family' in a hurry, he said, 'If Seung-gi is doing it, I have to help him.' It's very sad." "I hope you can put it down there a little more comfortably and be happy." in memory.
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| The late actor Lee Soon-jae's mortuary was set up at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 25th. Photo = Photo Co-Chop Foundation / November 25, 2025, |
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Actor Choi Hyun-wook also visited the mortuary and wanted to see the teacher once"I felt bad when I heard the news at dawn. I hope the teacher is truly happy"He expressed his sincere heart. In honor of the achievements of the deceased while he was alive, Park Kyung-rim said "Teacher is an adult who had a great influence on the entertainment industry and the cultural world as a whole. He showed great performance at every moment. I met the teacher a few times at production presentations and production reports, and every time I did, I cheered for him a lot. He loved variety shows and did sitcoms. I also did a sitcom, so he always told me that he was watching it well. So I was really grateful. He expressed his respect for us, saying, "He always showed us that cultural artists should look like this, not through words, but through actions."
Actor Jang Yong, who recalled his fond memories with the deceased, said, `I was expecting it, but when I heard the news, my heart ached.' `My brother and I have been close to each other for 55 years since TBC, sometimes like father and brother"I let off the rhyme. Then "You've been struggling for too long. You've had a hard time for about a year. Rather, I don't think you'll be lonely because there are a lot of friends waiting in the world right now. I just want you to go comfortably."
Actor Kim Hak-cheol, who worked with the deceased in one work, also showed emotion saying, "'It feels like I'm dreaming when I hear this news today.'" In his life, he and I shared dramas 'The Wild Men's Era', 'Dream Palace' and 'Jang Hee-bin'. He was a support to me. I hope the teacher will rest in peace. Thank you. If I see you in heaven someday, I want to do a great play with you," he said of the wind.
In addition, hanbok designer Park Sul-nyeo, actors Julien Kang, Yoon Da-hoon, Kim Young-chul, Lee Han-wi, Kim Sung-hwan, Park Sang-won, Song Seung-heon, Yoo Dong-geun, Sung Byeong-suk, Lee Moosaeng, Information Seok, Choi Soo-jong, Ha Hee-ra, Kim Young-ok, singer Lee Yong, and Bada also visited the mortuary to mourn the last path of the deceased.
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| The late actor Lee Soon-jae's mortuary was set up at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 25th. Photo = Photo Co-Chop Foundation / November 25, 2025, |
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Meanwhile, KBS organized a special program to commemorate the achievements of the deceased and set up a separate memorial space. According to the KBS schedule, the first to fourth episodes of 'Gae-Sori' will be aired from 10:45 p.m. on the 25th, and 'Drama City - Ten Minutes, Your Minor' will be broadcast at 11:10 p.m. on the 26th. KBSN organized the 1st to 6th episodes of 'Geosori' at 10 a.m. on the 27th, and the 7th to 12th episodes of 'Geosori' at 10 a.m. on the 28th.
The memorial space was installed on the second floor of the KBS main building in Yeouido, Seoul, and will be open for ordinary citizens to pay their respects until the 30th. KBS said, `We have set up an memorial altar to honor the artistic achievements and dedication of the deceased who contributed to the development of Korean broadcasting for over half a century, and provide time to mourn the members and viewers who remember the deceased.'
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