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k-entertain5/12/2026
[이순재] Honoring the 70-Year Legacy and Unwavering Passion of a Legend
KBS 2TV's 'Secret of Celeb Soldiers' recently aired a special tribute to the late actor Lee Soon-jae, highlighting his legendary 70-year career and extraordinary dedication to acting. Despite suffering from vision and hearing loss, as well as battling pneumonia in his final years, Lee remained committed to his craft, famously continuing his work on the drama 'Dog Knows Everything' and various stage performances. Colleagues including Park So-dam, Park Hae-mi, and Lee Chan-won shared stories of his rigorous self-discipline, incredible memory, and deep professionalism. Even while hospitalized, he continued to rehearse scripts, exemplifying his identity as an 'eternal active actor' until the very end.
