See you in the other world... Lee Soon-jae's words hurt more after the sad news
Nov 25, 2025
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The entertainment and cultural circles were deeply saddened by the news of his death, which has comforted and moved the public for a long time.
Lee Soon-jae's death shocked many people, as rumors of health abnormalities were raised several times during his lifetime. In particular, his 'Uquiz on the Block' remark is highlighted again, adding to the regret.
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He said "Actor is the language of the country. It should be said so that anyone, whether a doctor or an uneducated man, can understand it," he said, emphasizing the basic knowledge of the actor.
He also expressed his affection for fellow actors such as Park Geun-hyung and Shin-gu, saying "All my colleagues have left, and now I'm the only one left," making the studio solemn at the time.
In particular, what Oh Hyun-kyung said at the funeral ceremony is becoming a hot topic again.
"Everyone went first. Now I'm the only one who has to follow."
"I'll be there soon, so see you soon."
He was smiling in vain, but as time passed, he approached more movingly.
Lee Soon-jae said "It would be the happiest time for an actor to end his/her life on stage", but it was not futility or resignation, but rather 'the philosophy of an actor who loved life to the end'.
He said "Don't demean yourself, just go up slowly. Each of us has his or her own personality``.
Referring to junior actors such as Choi Min-sik, Song Kang-ho, and Ma Dong-seok, "Anyone can be." The important thing is confidence and self" he left a message of support.
Meanwhile, Lee Soon-jae is a graduate of Seoul National University's philosophy department and debuted in 1956 with the play 'Over the Horizon'.
Since then, it has been evaluated as the development of Korean broadcasting art itself, crossing all genres of theater, drama, and film.
He was named in most national dramas such as 'What's Love?', 'Bathroom Men', 'Bathroom Men', 'Huh Jun', 'Bathroom Men', 'Bathroom Men', 'Bathroom Men', 'Heo Jun', and even captured young fans with the character of 'Yadong Soonjae' in 'High Kick' without hesitation.
Last year, he proved his presence again by winning the oldest Grand Prize in history at the '2024 KBS Acting Awards'.
Lee Soon-jae got off the train due to health problems, but he did his best to act until the end
Lee Soon-jae got off the play 'Waiting for Godot' in October last year due to health problems, and even during the filming of the KBS drama 'GaeSori', abnormal symptoms were reported, causing concern.
But even in the final public appearance, he said "A performer should be judged for acting"I didn't forget my pride as an actor.
At the news of Lee Soon-jae's death, not only juniors but also the public, audiences, and entertainment performers share deep sadness by delivering a message of remembrance.
His words, acting, and philosophy, which were called `National Father', 'National Actor', 'Acting Textbook', will be remembered for a long time.
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