Lee Seung-jae, beloved actor, passed away at 91. His funeral was held on the 27th, attended by many colleagues and friends.
November/27/2025 12:18
Actor Lee Seung-jae has passed away. He was 91 years old. His funeral was held at 5:30 AM on the 27th at the first floor of Asan Hospital in Seoul. Actor Jung Bo-seok served as the host, and Kim Yong-chul and Ha Ji-won read eulogies. Many actors, including Jung Il, Jung Joon-ho, Choi Soo-jong, Jung Juna, Park Sang-won, Jung Tae-woo, Yoo Dong-gun, Lee Won-jong, Kim Na-eun, and Jung Dong-hwan, mourned and saw the deceased off. The coffin was carried out at 6:20 AM on the same day. The burial site is Eden Paradise in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do. Lee Seung-jae received the grand prize at the '2024 KBS Acting Awards' in January for the drama 'Voice of the Dog.' He stated, 'Actors should be evaluated by their performances. I am grateful to the viewers who have supported me throughout my life.' Born in Hamgyeongbuk-do, he graduated from Seoul High School and Seoul National University with a degree in philosophy. Lee debuted in 1960 as part of KBS's first talent program and continued to act as the oldest active actor in Korea until last year. He appeared in numerous dramas, including 'The Man in the Vineyard,' 'High Kick!', 'Lee San,' 'Beethoven Virus,' 'Queen Seondeok,' 'The Princess's Man,' 'Horse Doctor,' 'Scholar Who Walks the Night,' 'Todoso Solara,' 'Red Sleeve,' and 'Again My Life.' He also participated in the popular variety series 'Grandpas Over Flowers,' earning the title 'Father of the Nation.' Many co-stars, including Song Seung-heon, Lee Min-jung, Kim Hae-sook, Seo Ye-ji, Yoo Yeon-seok, Hwang Jung-eum, Lee Seung-gi, and SHINee's Minho, have continued to pay tribute to him. - Actor Lee Seung-jae awarded the 'Golden Crown Cultural Medal'... The Korean government announced a posthumous award. - Tributes from the entertainment industry continue from Song Seung-heon to Lee Min-jung as they bid farewell to Lee Seung-jae. - National actor Lee Seung-jae, known for both his acting and political activities, lived a legendary life as an 'active' figure until the end.
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