South Korea's 'TV dad' Lee Soon-jae dies at 91
Summary
Lee Soon-jae, a well-known South Korean actor, died at 91. He had a long career acting in TV, film, and theater, earning the nickname "national TV dad" for his roles as kind, wise characters. His death led to many tributes, highlighting his influential role in Korean entertainment.Key Facts
- Lee Soon-jae passed away at 91, as announced by his agency.
- He acted for over 70 years in TV, film, and theater.
- Lee was known as the "national TV dad" in South Korea.
- His popular roles included a father in "What on Earth is Love" and a grandfather in "High Kick!".
- He continued acting until last year, winning the grand prize at the KBS Drama Awards.
- Born in 1934 in Hoeryeong, which is now in North Korea, he moved to Seoul as a child.
- Lee studied philosophy at Seoul National University but pursued acting after being inspired by Sir Laurence Olivier.
- He served as a member of parliament in 1992 but did not seek re-election after his term.
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