The funeral for actor Lee Soon-jae/ Yonhap SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - The funeral for beloved South Korean actor Lee Soon-jae was held Thursday morning at the Asan Medical Center in Seoul.
Younger colleagues shed tears as they bade a final farewell to Lee, a veteran who maintained an undying passion for acting throughout a lifetime spanning theater, television, and film.
In her eulogy, actress Ha Ji-won paid tribute to his legacy. "He was not only an iconic actor representing Korea, but a true artist who never lost his humility before his craft and never ceased to question himself," she said.
The funeral for actor Lee Soon-jae/ Yonhap
The funeral for actor Lee Soon-jae/ Yonhap
The funeral for actor Lee Soon-jae/ Yonhap
The funeral for actor Lee Soon-jae/ Yonhap
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