”Forever active” Lee Seung-jae passed away today, a ”giant” in the Korean entertainment industry passes away

Veteran actor Lee Seung-jae passed away at the age of 90 in the early hours of the 25th, according to his family. The late Lee Seung-jae, who graduated from the Department of Philosophy at Seoul University, starred in the play "Beyond the Horizon" in 1956.
In 1965, he became the first exclusive actor for TBC and has been a driving force in Korean broadcasting history. Until last year, he was the oldest active actor in Korea, and has appeared in such dramas as "Donguibogam," "What's Love Like?" and "Otoko no Uta."
He has appeared in over 140 films, including "The Bathhouse Men," "Love Is All I Know," "Heojun: The Royal Physician," "Land," and "Mom Has Horns."
In particular, his comical acting in the sitcom "High Kick" series was loved by many viewers, and he also appeared on the reality show "Flowers Over Flowers."
His passionate performance in "Grandpa" left a deep impression on many people. He also served as president of the Korea Broadcasting Actors Association three times from the 1970s to the 1980s, and was elected as a member of the 14th National Assembly in 1992.
He ran in the general election as a candidate for the ruling Democratic Liberal Party (DMP) in the Seoul Jungnang-gab constituency and was elected.
He canceled his appearance in "Waiting for the Future" and also skipped the 37th Korea PD Awards ceremony held in April this year.