Producer Na Young-seok choked up at the news of the death of actor the late Lee Soon-jae, with whom he had a deep bond on 'Grandpas Over Flowers.' Photos of memories from 'Grandpas Over Flowers' with the late actor are making fans even more emotional.
On the morning of the 25th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul, the Netflix variety show Three Idiots in Kenya press conference was held. As the event began, Park Kyung-rim cautiously said, "This morning, veteran actor Lee Soon-jae has passed away. We express our deep condolences."
After hearing this, Producer Na Young-seok was silent for a while before slowly speaking. He said, "I was so surprised when I was contacted this morning. I hadn't seen him recently because his health hadn't been good over the past year... It was a sudden piece of news, so I was more taken aback," recalling the times they spent together during the filming of 'Grandpas Over Flowers.'
Na PD said, "We traveled together, and I visited him at the theater... I also saw him often in private. In life he most often said to juniors, 'I want to remain on stage until the end.'" He added, "He showed by example how valuable it is to work diligently. Sir, I pray that you rest peacefully there," his eyes reddening as he spoke, moving everyone.
#. 'Channel Fifteen Night' also offers official mourning... "our eternal Grandpa of flowers"
That afternoon, the YouTube channel Channel Fifteen Night, which had a long relationship with Lee Soon-jae, also officially expressed its condolences.
The channel posted photos and a message on social media. "Our eternal Grandpas of flowers, we mourn Lee Soon-jae with deep condolences," and "We will not forget all the time and all the lessons we shared with him. We sincerely pray that he rests in peace in heaven," the tribute read.
The released photos show Lee Soon-jae during his lifetime smiling brightly and enjoying trips during the filming of 'Grandpas Over Flowers' in Spain, France and Taiwan. Images of him with Shin Goo, Park Geun-hyung, Baek Il-seob and Lee Seo-jin made those who remember the program even more moved.
#. again choked up during live broadcast
And on the 25th, Na Young-seok PD's mourning continued on the afternoon "Channel Fifteen Night LIVE" broadcast. He confessed at the start of the live. "I was surprised because calls kept coming from dawn. It's already been more than 10 years since I formed a bond with the sir," he said, recalling the first project with the late man that had a greater meaning than anyone else. It was 'Grandpas Over Flowers,' the first work Na PD made after moving to tvN.
He then honestly spoke about the press conference and the public schedule. Na PD said, "The content release and press conference were scheduled today, and I really debated whether we should do this and whether it was appropriate," adding, "I will go to pay my respects right after the event ends. I haven't gone yet," expressing his mourning.
Meanwhile, Lee Soon-jae died in the early hours of the 25th at the age of 91. The funeral hall was set up in Room 30 at Asan Medical Center, the memorial service is scheduled for 6:20 a.m. on the 27th, and the burial site is Eden Paradise in Icheon.
Through 'Grandpas Over Flowers,' many journeys the actor and producer took together. As Na Young-seok PD said, the warm memories left by those times are resonating deeply
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