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Remembering the Late Lee Young Joo as a High School Student in Princess Hours

Remembering the Late Lee Young Joo as a High School Student in Princess Hours

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Remembering the Late Lee Young Joo as a High School Student in Princess Hours

Actor Lee Yong Joo, known for his role as Jang-gyeong in the classic drama Princess Hours (Goong) that aired in 2006, was reported to have passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 44. According to information from the Korean entertainment industry, Lee Yong-joo died from a heart attack triggered by dilated cardiomyopathy, a congenital heart disease he had long suffered from. This news was first shared by a close relative through a social media post on the same day.

To remember him, let’s revisit his role as Jang Kyung in Princess Hours. This character is one of the friends of Prince Lee Shin, played by Joo Ji Hoon.

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Moment of Lee Yong-joo wearing the Kang Hwi High School uniform complete with the signature red tie.

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Character Jang Kyung with Lee Shin. They used to be a group of four friends, and they were also close with Min Hyorin, Lee Shin's ex-girlfriend played by Song Ji Hyo.

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As time goes by, Jang Kyung develops a crush on Lee Ganghyeon (Jeon Yeo Jin), the best friend of Shin Chaegyeong (Yoon Eun Hye). She even starts wearing glasses.

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Although not the main character, the presence of Lee Yong-joo and other supporting characters adds color to the school life of the main characters, which is one of the attractions of this drama for teenage viewers at the time.

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Although not the main character, the presence of Lee Yong-joo and other supporting characters adds color to the school life of the main characters, which is one of the attractions of this drama for teenage viewers at the time.

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Lee Yong-joo, born on August 21, 1982, began his acting career with a small role in the film Thomas the Apostle Ahn Jung-geun in 2004. After that, he became known to the public through the MBC drama Ednight, Francesca in 2005, followed by his role in Princess Hours in 2006.

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The departure of Lee Yong-joo was met with deep sorrow from his fellow Roll of Thunder cast members and fans who remember him through various iconic roles throughout his career. The funeral procession is scheduled to take place on August 31, 2026, in the Seongnam area of South Korea.