On the 25th, Jung Bo-seok expressed his condolences on his social media account, stating, "Teacher, I am so grateful for everything. I learned so much about acting, life, and the attitude of an actor from you. You were a true mentor in my life. Your every step was the beginning and history of our broadcast acting. Congratulations on all that you have achieved, and it is unfortunate that you left with some things undone. I sincerely pray that you find peace and joy where you are going."
According to the bereaved family, Lee Soon-jae passed away early on the 25th at the age of 91. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Since last year, there have been concerns about his health, both within and outside the entertainment industry.
Reported by Yoo Ye-ji, Ten Asia ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr