Actor Kang Dong-won, who played Lee Han-yeol in the movie 1987, visits the funeral hall to pay respects to Mrs. Bae Eun-sim.

"This year, I was determined to visit, but my heart is heavy with sorrow"

Actor Kang Dong-won, who played the role of martyr Lee Han-yeol in the movie 1987, is visiting the funeral hall of martyr Lee's mother, Mrs. Bae Eun-sim, to pay his respects.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Actor Kang Dong-won, who played the role of martyr Lee Han-yeol in the movie 1987, visited the funeral hall of Mrs. Bae Eun-sim.

On the afternoon of the 9th, Kang visited alone the funeral hall at Chosun University Hospital in Gwangju Metropolitan City, where Mrs. Bae's funeral was held, to bid farewell to the deceased.

After paying his respects, Kang said, "I was surprised to hear the news and came immediately," adding, "I had planned to visit this year, but I am heartbroken."

He continued, "I visited right after the movie ended and have kept in touch occasionally since then," and added, "Recently, I have been busy and could only call, so I feel sorry and uneasy."

Afterwards, Kang had a meal with other mourners and stayed at the venue.

He also sat and talked with Representative Woo Sang-ho, who was in charge of the funeral, and former Blue House Senior Secretary for Political Affairs Kang Ki-jung.

Kang attracted attention when it was revealed that he anonymously donated 200 million won to the Lee Han-yeol Memorial Foundation in 2018, the year after the release of the movie 1987.

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