President Lee Jae Myung extends deep condolences after the death of veteran actor Choi Bool-am, who died at age 87 at a hospital the day before. Lee says Choi’s long career, beginning in 1967, left a lasting impression through popular television roles, particularly characters portrayed as fathers and guardians.
In public remarks posted on X, Lee describes Choi as a “father of our era” and recalls roles that made him widely loved, including a detective character associated with safeguarding justice. The president also quotes Choi’s own principle that becoming a good actor starts with becoming a good person. Lee praises Choi’s care for others, and his messages frame his remembrance around supporting people and looking into difficult or “shadowy” parts of society.
Across outlets, the reporting focuses on the president’s condolences and the actor’s career and public image, with both summaries highlighting the same timeline, age, and the key phrases used in Lee’s message.
