Korean actor Choi Soo-jong has announced his decision to donate his organs and tissues after his passing.
On the recent episode of KBS 2TV's variety show 'Choi Soo-jong's Travel Story 2,' actors Jin Tae-hyun and Dong Ha joined Choi on a healing trip to Goheung, Jeollanam-do.
During the trip, Jin Tae-hyun expressed his thoughts after meeting elderly locals, saying, "As we age, I wonder how we will live in the future."
In response, Choi Soo-jong shared, "Veteran actors like Lee Soon-jae, Baek Il-seob, and Shin Goo have played father roles since their late 20s. They all advised me, 'Soo-jong, prepare to be a father.' It was a reminder that I won't always be the eternal youth or teen star. It was advice to prepare for tomorrow. Before I knew it, I was playing father roles, and soon, I'll be playing grandfather roles."
Choi also emphasized the importance of health management. At 62, he revealed, "I've pledged to donate not only my organs and tissues but also my skin. It made me realize the importance of taking care of my body. Seeing elderly people who are 96 years old with sharp memories and active lifestyles makes me think that if I live healthily, I might have such a life too."
During the episode, Choi visited a large-scale smart farm. He remarked, "I once operated a small smart farm with Ha Hee-ra, but I never imagined something this big." While picking strawberries, he mused, "Farming usually conjures images of sunburnt faces, but farming here would be wonderful. Maybe I should suggest it to Ha Hee-ra." Jin Tae-hyun humorously replied, "No, you'll get in trouble," eliciting laughter.
Reported by Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr