Korea mourned the loss of two venerated actors this winter — #LeeSoonjae and #AhnSungki. Both were towering figures often referred to as "gukmin actors." But the once-widely used title of "#gukmin" has gradually faded in Korea in recent years.
Korea mourned the loss of two venerated actors this winter — #LeeSoonjae and #AhnSungki. Both were towering figures often referred to as "gukmin actors." But the once-widely used title of "#gukmin" has gradually faded in Korea in recent years.
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Lifetime Achievement Award: #LeeSoonJae
Best Couple: #KangTaeOh and #KimSeJeong (Moon River)
Best Character: #JinGoo (Moon River)
Excellence Award (Male) [Miniseries]: #NaInWoo (Motel California)
Excellence Award (Female) [Miniseries]: #LeeSunBin (To the Moon)
#SBSDramaAwards2025 honors late #LeeSoonJae with a lifetime achievement award.
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#ChoiSooJong presents Grand Prize at '2025 KBS Drama Awards' in place of late #leesoonjae
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In Commemoration of Veteran Actor #LeeSoonJae: Here’s A Look Back At His Iconic Character Roles
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Remembering #LeeSoonJae: 'You Quiz on the Block' spotlights his lifelong dedication to acting
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#JungIlWoo bids farewell to late actor #LeeSoonJae, his 'High Kick' grandfather
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Korea Joong Daily writes a very interesting article on legendary actor #LeeSoonJae, covering his life and career which spanned theater, television and film; and was widely celebrated for his dedication to the arts.
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The Korea Herald writes a very detailed obituary for veteran actor #LeeSoonJae, covering his life on stage, screen and the legacy he left for younger generations.
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![Lee Soon-jae plays King Lear in the eponymous Shakespearean tragedy in 2023. [THEATER YEONWOO, ATR]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p66rg7t5fgwowtkrmuona5pg/bafkreidb7rk3w7bcbenhvenomas7jawxa7pr4n4qfovp7ekmp7fzrigehe)
Lee Soon-jae plays King Lear in the eponymous Shakespearean tragedy in 2023. [THEATER YEONWOO, ATR]
![Actors Kim Ja-ok, right, and Lee Soon-jae, who played lovers in the MBC sitcom ″High Kick Through the Roof″ (2009-10), the spin-off of ″High Kick!″ (2006-07) [MBC]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p66rg7t5fgwowtkrmuona5pg/bafkreihyz4ydqopvsavrjzhinlhi6nef72zydbt776l3qci6ryozgla3bu)
Actors Kim Ja-ok, right, and Lee Soon-jae, who played lovers in the MBC sitcom ″High Kick Through the Roof″ (2009-10), the spin-off of ″High Kick!″ (2006-07) [MBC]
![Cast members for the TBC televison drama ″Daughter″ (translated) in 1977 are seen in this photo. Actor Lee Soon-jae is on the bottom right. [TBC]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p66rg7t5fgwowtkrmuona5pg/bafkreigqfkklpizjgc7inq65y2zokaclfc6bd5dzlvljqpj4rgohrx6uyi)
Cast members for the TBC televison drama ″Daughter″ (translated) in 1977 are seen in this photo. Actor Lee Soon-jae is on the bottom right. [TBC]
Lee Soon-jae performs in "Waiting for Waiting for Godot" in 2024. (Park Company)
KBS to feature special programming featuring the late #LeeSoonJae 's works, including a binge-watch of #DogKnowsEverything, #DramaCityTenMinutes and #YourLittleThing.
If you are able to watch it, don't miss it!
Korea bids farewell to #LeeSoonJae. Tributes from top stars including #KimYooJung, #SeoYeJi and #HighKick cast, with flowers from Presidents and the highest cultural and arts medal from the government. zapzee.net/2025/11/26/s...
Still heartbroken over the passing of legendary Korean actor Lee Soon-jae, so I wrote a short piece for @forbes.com about his life and legacy 🩵
RIP to a Korean cultural icon 🙏
#LeeSoonJae #이순재 #kdrama #koreanactors #kdramas
Government posthumously awards #LeeSoonJae the Gold Crown Order of Cultural Merit
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Vários atores coreanos passaram o dia homenageando o ator #LeeSoonJae, que faleceu hoje, todos muito gratos ao veterano e o chamando de professor. A atriz maravilhosa #SeoYeaJi também prestou homenagens.
A passagem do ator #LeeSoonJae deixou a Coreia em luto e várias foram as homenagens de fãs e do meio artístico.
O casal #ShinMinA e #KimWooBin enviou coroas de flores de condolências lado a lado.
Faleceu hoje o ator #LeeSoonJae, aos 91 anos, formado em filosofia e uma figura mt importante na história da radiofusão, tornou-se um dos atores mais antigos da Coreia com mais de 100 trabalhos. Ele estava afastado desde 2024 por problemas de saúde.
Fonte: Doramas Brasil
#KBS and #MBC announce special memorial programming honoring late actor #LeeSoonJae
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Parte da arte e história da Coreia-do-sul, ator Lee Soon-jae falece aos 91 anos
Em respeito a sua memória, muitos artistas estão adiando as postagens de suas redes.
Nossos pêsames à família, amigos e fãs de Lee Soon-jae, que ele descanse em paz.
#LEESOONJAE #COREIADOSUL
‘December Wedding’ couple #shinminah and #KimWooBin send side-by-side condolence wreaths for the late #LeeSoonJae
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Condolences to the family and fans of
Famous Korean actor #LeeSoonJae
Rest in power
Definitely One of the greats...post of condolence by #SongSeungHeon
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Oh no, I've loved seeing him in so many dramas. RIP to one of the greats. #LeeSoonJae
Adiós a #LeeSoonJae, son innumerables sus trabajos, así que nombrare el drama donde lo conocí, "Beethoven virus" (2008)
Se le echará de menos
#HighKick legend #LeeSoonJae passed away this morning. May he rest in peace.
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Veteran actor #LeeSoonJae has passed away. At 90 years old, Lee was the eldest active actor and a veteran of South Korea's entertainment industry.
Some of his acting credits include the instant classic #SixFlyingDragons, tvN's #Live, #BeethovenVirus, #PegasusMarket and many more.
RIP.
