During a live broadcast, Kim Young-chul reported the death of Lee Soon-jae and choked up, "I'm sad as if I left my family."
Nov 25, 2025
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SBS PowerFM 'Kim Young-chul's PowerFM', which aired on the morning of the 25th, reported the death of the late actor Lee Soon-jae on the 8 o'clock news with reporter Jeong Sang-geun. On this day, Kim Young-chul expressed his sorrow, saying, `Lee Soon-jae, a national actor, passed away early this morning.'
Reporter Jeong Sang-geun calmly conveyed the footsteps of the deceased during his lifetime. He died at the age of 91. Born in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong Province, he graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in philosophy and debuted in the play 'Over the Horizon'. Since then, he has been loved by the public by appearing in many dramas and plays", he explained. He then conveyed the deceased's passion, saying, "He did not stop acting despite his old age, and he perfectly digested vast lines on the stage of the play King Lear."
Kim Young-chul said, `I feel heavy as if I've let an adult go of my family. The listeners are also sad." He also paid tribute to the deceased, saying, `He was greatly respected by his juniors in the entertainment industry.'
The late Lee Soon-jae passed away on Nov. 25. He was 91. Born in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong Province, he began his career as a first-generation KBS talent, and was loved by the public for his works such as 'What is love?' and 'Bathroom Men'. Since then, he has been a member of the 14th National Assembly, and has worked in theater, brown theater, and film for a long time.
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