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'Hard to believe we're saying goodbye': Actor Lee Soon-jae remembered fondly at funeral

The final farewell ceremony for actor Lee Soon-jae took place on Thursday morning at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in southern Seoul. The service began with actor Jeong Bo-seok bowing before the portrait of Lee.

2025-11-27

Broadcasters air tribute programs to commemorate late actor Lee Soon-jae's storied career

Major broadcasters including KBS and MBC are airing special tribute programs to commemorate veteran actor Lee Soon-jae, who died on Tuesday at the age of 91.

2025-11-26

Entertainment industry comes together to honor late actor Lee

Mourners continued to visit the funeral home of the late actor Lee Soon-jae. Visitors from across the entertainment industry gathered at the Asan Medical Center funeral hall in southern Seoul, to pay their respects.

2025-11-26

Actor Lee Soon-jae posthumously awarded Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit by government

The government has posthumously awarded the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, the nation's highest cultural award, to veteran actor Lee Soon-jae, who died at age 91 on Tuesday.

2025-11-25

70 years of excellence: How Lee Soon-jae dedicated his life to the arts

In an era when actors often experienced fame for a fleeting moment, Lee Soon-jae managed to make a name for himself and, perhaps more impressively, ensured that no one would forget it for years to come.

2025-11-25

Outpouring of condolences for late actor Lee Soon-jae as 'big star' passes

An outpouring of remembrance and condolences came Tuesday following the death of veteran actor Lee Soon-jae earlier in the day. Colleagues and junior actors alike shared their grief and paid tribute to the late actor's passion and generosity.

2025-11-25

President Lee expresses 'deepest sympathies' over death of actor Lee Soon-jae

President Lee Jae Myung expressed his condolences regarding the death of veteran actor Lee Soon-jae, saying he “offers his deepest sympathies.” “I pray that the late Lee Soon-jae, a giant in Korea’s culture and arts, rests in peace," Lee wrote.

2025-11-25

Lee Soon-jae, veteran actor, dies at 91

Veteran actor Lee Soon-jae died Tuesday. He was 91. He passed away Tuesday morning and the funeral parlor had not yet been set up, according to his agency, SG Way Entertainment.

2025-11-25

Veteran performers unite to mentor children and adolescents in Theater of Dream program

Esteemed actors Jeon Mi-do and Lee Soon-jae and more became ambassadors for the government's Theater of Dream program, which will provide musical and theater education to the youth.

2024-07-16

'High Kick!' cast members to reunite on MBC's 'Docuflex'

Cast members of the legendary sitcom “High Kick!” (2006-2007) will reunite after 14 years on documentary series "Docuflex,” according to MBC on Tuesday. The specific cast members or date the show will be aired have not been announced, but ...

2021-08-17