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Lee Soon-jae, veteran Korean actor, passes away

By Bianca Geli

Published November 25, 2025 4:36 PM PHT

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Lee Soon-jae, one of Korea's veteran actors, has passed away at the age of 91.

According to Soompi, the beloved actor star died in the early morning of November 25.

With a career spanning decades and more than 100 projects, Lee Soon-jae became a household name through memorable roles in series such as Unstoppable High Kick!, Again My Life, and See and See Again.

Beyond television, he made his mark on stage as well, appearing in productions like Waiting for Godot and Dog Knows Everything.

In 2024, he achieved a historic milestone at the KBS Drama Awards, where he received the Daesang for Dog Knows Everything, becoming the oldest Korean actor ever to win the prestigious honor.