On November 26, actor Yoo Yeon-seok took to social media to share a touching tribute: “The teacher I met in college was not only a great senior but also a true mentor.”
He continued: “What helped me endure my 10 years of darkness was something he once told me: ‘If you truly love what you do, you must be able to endure it silently for at least ten years.’ Whenever I saw him at school or on set, I was always moved by his unwavering passion for acting and his integrity as an actor. It constantly made me reflect and learn.”
Yoo Yeon-seok added, “Thank you deeply for your lifelong guidance and love for your kids and students. I respect and love you, teacher Lee Soon-jae.”
Yoo Yeon-seok was a student of Lee Soon-jae during his tenure as a professor in the Department of Film and Performing Arts at Sejong University. Their relationship was well known, especially highlighted during the 60th Baeksang Arts Prizewhere Yoo Yeon-seok was visibly emotional during Lee Soon-jae’s special performance.
In a previous interview, Yoo Yeon-seok shared, “Professor Lee Soon-jae was my advisor at Sejong University. We also performed in plays together during school. He gave me a lot of advice on set. He’s like another.”Doctor Kim Sabu‘ for me.”
Lee Soon-jae’s wake will be held in Room 30 of the Funeral Hall of Seoul Asan Medical Center, and the memorial service will take place on November 27 at 6:20 am KST. He will be buried at Eden Paradise in Icheon.
Yoo Yeon-seok’s heartfelt message is a touching reminder of the profound impact Lee Soon-jae has had on generations of actors both on and off screen.
Sources: OSEN, Nate
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