The true driver of my life..Information Seok → Bad condolences to Bae Jung-nam and Lee Soon-jae
Nov 25, 2025
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The late Lee Soon-jae passed away early on the 25th. Despite his old age, many people are mourning the news of the deceased, who has been active in broadcasting, movies, and plays and has been the oldest actor in the field.
Singer TAY is MBC FM4U's "Good Morning FM TAY"After hearing the news of Lee Soon-jae's death in ', the teacher said he would be on stage or in front of the camera until he ended his life, so I thought he would work more than 100 years old""I pray for the repose of the deceased." I think you're in a good place. I will not forget how you have never stopped challenging yourself in your life. I admire you..." mourned.
Actor Han Ji-il also posted a message on his personal account, "'Rest in peace with the deceased.'"Korean movies, broadcasts, plays, big brothers. At the time of his regular appearance in the broadcasting station lobby or dressing room, he was a grateful older brother who showed interest and affection to Han So-ryong (named in early 1980s), saying, "How do you feel about the movie and the drama?" In particular, Lee Soon-jae, who had a lot of affection for the play, attended the Living Theater Awards, encouraged his juniors, joined 70 to 80 people at the dining room, and I remember witnessing him pay for the entire meal.
Then "Lee Soon-jae, a senior who was so kind and generous with his junior love. Rest in peace in heaven. I respect you and love you," he added.
Bae Jeong-nam also wrote on his personal account, "'I pray for the repose of the deceased Mr. Lee Soon-jae' and "It was the greatest honor of my life to be able to share a drama with a teacher I really respect." Rest in peace."
Cho In-seok, who shared a 'high kick through the roof', also "Teacher, thank you so much for all this time. I learned and felt a lot about acting, life, and attitude as an actor. Every step of the teacher, who is the true teacher of my life, was the beginning and history of our broadcast acting. Congratulations on accomplishing so much and it's a pity that you're leaving behind something you haven't done yet. I sincerely pray that you will have more peace and more fun where you go" mourned.
Lee Soon-jae later left behind a variety of masterpieces. He showed his face in more than 140 works, including 'Dongui Bogam', 'See and See again', 'Sam-Kim-era', 'Bath House Men', 'Wildlife', 'Land', and 'Mother's Angry'. In addition, the masterpiece 'What's Love?', which earned the modifier 'Bal's Father', was so popular that it recorded 65% of the viewership, and it appeared as a symbol of a patriarchal father, drawing sympathy. He also opened the heyday of historical dramas as representative actors in historical dramas such as 'Heojun', 'Sangdo', and 'Lee San.
Lee Soon-jae was also active in sitcoms. In his 70s, he created comical images in sitcoms 'High Kick' without hesitation' and 'High Kick' through the roof' and was supported by elementary school fans as he was not afraid of the character modifier 'Yadong Soonjae'. On top of that, the entertainment program 「Grandpas Over Flowers」 earned the nickname 「Straightforward Soonjae」 through the series.
Lee Soon-jae has been active on the stage until recently. Since 2016, he has been on stage appearing in 'Longevity Society', 'Grandfather Henry and I', 'King Lear', and in 2023, he directed and performed Chekhov's play 'Seagull'. In addition, he continued to appear in the play 'Waiting for Godot' and the drama 'Geosori', and became the oldest winner of the KBS Acting Awards last year.
In October last year, he was suspended due to a sudden health problem, and has been supported by many people.
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