The late actor Choi Jung Woo, who appeared in 'The Tale of Lady Ok' was carried out of his funeral today (29th) amid tributes from the entertainment industry and fans.

The late actor Choi Jung Woo entered into eternal rest on the 29th amidst a wave of adoration from the entertainment industry and his fans.

According to his agency BLESS ENT, the deceased died on the 27th. He was 68 years old.

The morgue for the deceased was set up in Room 5 of the funeral home at Woori Hospital in Gimpo. The casket will be placed at 10:00 a.m. on the 29th, and the burial site is the Memorial Park at Suwon Yeonhwa (public crematorium).

According to his agency, the deceased usually suffered from chronic illnesses and even suffered from facial paralysis last year. He also reportedly complained of panic attacks and depression. However, the specific cause of death has not been disclosed and is currently being confirmed.

The deceased, who was born in 1957, made his debut in the play “An Actor's Life” in 1975 and carried out his passion for acting for over 50 years.

Choi Jung Woo has appeared in the films 'Two Cops', 'Mr. Kind Geumja', 'My Town', 'Chaser', 'Brother-in-law SECRET REUNION', 'The Witch', 'Ransom: The Unofficial Operation', 'The Moon', 'Project Silence', and the dramas 'The Age of Love', 'Yonge So-mun Yeon Gae So Moon', 'Lee San', 'Splendid Legacy', 'The Prosecutor Princess', 'God's Quiz' series, 'Legend of the Blue Sea', 'Won't You Come Live with Me? The Best Divorce', 'Tyrant', etc., he has been active in a variety of productions.

In JTBC's 'The Tale of Lady Ok' which finished airing in January, he left a strong impression as the inextricably linked Park Joon-ki, who acts as the hand and foot of Petty Officer Yoo Hee-chun.

He had shown a variety of faces in many films, including a familiar father and a villainous character, and viewers sent their condolences at the sudden news of his death, saying “It's too sudden,” “May he go to a better place,” and "I respectfully pray for his soul."

Mourning in the entertainment industry also continued. On the 27th, actress Moon Hee Kyung posted a photo of a white chrysanthemum on her Instagram page with the words, "I pray that the soul of the deceased may rest in peace."

She said, "I am so sorry that I won't be able to see my senior's acting any more. Please take a good rest. I will miss him very much and will miss him very much."