Kim Dongyeon on the Passing of Actor Lee Soonjae: "A Great Elder Who Brought Tears and Laughter for 70 Years"

Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed his condolences on November 25 regarding the passing of actor Lee Soonjae, saying, "I was happy because of you."

In a post on his social media on this day, Governor Kim wrote, "We call someone an elder when they walk their own path for a lifetime and become a path themselves," and described Lee Soonjae as "a great elder who brought both tears and laughter through dramas, movies, and plays for 70 years."

He continued, "He was a grandfather more wonderful than flowers, a professor who loved his students, a respected senior, and an eternal artist who devoted his entire life to acting," adding, "I am grateful and was happy thanks to you. I hope you rest in peace."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dongyeon’s post on his SNS regarding the passing of actor Lee Soonjae, including a photo

He also shared one of Lee Soonjae's frequently mentioned sayings: "Art is eternally unfinished. That is why I constantly challenge myself toward completion."

Earlier that day, Lee Soonjae passed away at the age of 90. Until last year, he was active as the oldest working actor in Korea, appearing in television, film, and theater without distinction of genre. However, concerns about his health began to emerge at the end of last year. He canceled a performance in October last year and was unable to attend the Korea PD Awards ceremony held in April this year.

Recently, as fellow actors mentioned Lee Soonjae's health condition, there was speculation that his health had significantly deteriorated.

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