Recently, Won Ki-joon took to his social media account to express his condolences, stating, "I love you, Lee Soon-jae. I remember the precious moments we shared in my life. It was warmer than any other time, and just your presence was a great lesson."
He continued, "I often felt a fatherly warmth from you as you always watched over us on set. I will keep your path in my heart for a long time. Rest in peace."
Meanwhile, Lee Soon-jae passed away on the morning of the 25th at the age of 91 due to pneumonia and old age. His funeral and burial service were held at 5:30 AM on the 27th at the Seoul Asan Medical Center. The funeral service was hosted by actor Jeong Bo-seok, who played his son-in-law in the sitcom 'High Kick Through the Roof,' with actors Kim Young-chul and Ha Ji-won delivering eulogies.
After the funeral, the procession did not visit the KBS memorial space but proceeded directly to the burial site at Eden Paradise in Icheon.
Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr