Senior Actor Lee Soon Jae Passes Away at the Age of 91

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Kapanlagi.com - The senior Korean actor and former member of parliament Lee Soon Jae passed away early Tuesday according to family statements. Lee Soon Jae died at the age of 91.

Previously, Lee Soon Jae's health condition had visibly declined. This raised serious concerns, leading him to be absent from the entertainment world for some time. Even his absence from the 37th Korea PD Awards on April 15, 2025, further worried fans.

The declining health condition was revealed by his agency, which stated that Lee Soon Jae experienced severe muscle loss, especially in his legs. This made it difficult for him to walk.

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1. Brief Profile

Lee Soon Jae was born on November 16, 1934, in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong Province in 1934. At the age of 4, his family moved to Seoul, where he grew up in the Ahyeon-dong neighborhood.

His father worked as a soap seller, while his grandfather managed a property business. His interest in the arts emerged from watching foreign films such as Italian and French works that embraced realism.

2. His Love for the Acting World

The life journey of Lee Soon Jae (credit:instagram.com/kbsdrama/asianwiki)

Lee made his theatrical debut in 1956 with the performance "Beyond the Horizon" while he was still a student. Then, he made his television debut in the KBS opening drama titled SHOULD I BECOME A HUMAN TOO in 1961. During the 1960s and 1970s, he dominated the TV screen as the lead actor in various dramas.

Most recently, he won the Grand Prize at the KBS Drama Awards 2024 for his role in DOG KNOWS EVERYTHING. His victory speech was very emotional at that time.

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