Actor Lee Soon-jae's cheerful yet warm deokdam left during his lifetime is being highlighted again. The "bold officiating" he showed at Lee Seung-gi·Lee Da-in's wedding and the human side of him recalled by juniors in MBC's memorial documentary overlapped, leaving many people moved.
On Apr. 2023, at the Parnas Hotel in Seoul, the private wedding of Lee Seung-gi·Lee Da-in was held. The ceremony MCs were Yoo Jae-suk for the first part and Lee Soo-keun for the second part, and the celebratory song was performed by Lee Juck, making it a grand event. When Yoo Jae-suk asked for an impromptu officiating, Lee Soon-jae instantly seized the mood with his characteristic banter.
Recalling his long relationship with Lee Seung-gi and showing his affection, the late actor said, "I still remember how hard he worked on the set in Anseong. He was always a promising junior," and especially his so-called "Lee Soon-jae-style maxims" instantly flipped the wedding atmosphere. "Live vigorously, proactively!" and "Do it five times a week. If you lose strength, you can't do it!" were the words.
At this unexpected advice, Lee Seung-gi wiped cold sweat, and Lee Da-in covered her face with the bouquet, creating both laughter and embarrassment. It truly remained a legendary officiating scene.
Meanwhile, the MBC documentary memorial special "Actor Lee Soon-jae, I owe you much" broadcast on the 28th detailed the sincere advice and warm consideration he left to his juniors.
In the documentary, Lee Seung-gi remembered Lee Soon-jae and said, "He was the most respectable elder in my life." "His heart was so warm when he treated juniors." "Even when I asked for deokdam, it was always sincere."
He especially revealed an anecdote from the filming of the drama King and the chief secretary, showing deep respect. When Lee Seung-gi said, "I feel guilty sitting because I'm playing the king," Lee Soon-jae instead encouraged him by saying, "Don't worry at all. You are the lead of this drama. Film it with the heart of a king." This passage shows he was a true "great elder" who looked after his juniors' feelings first, whether about roles or relationships.
Even the jokes he made at the wedding were deokdam that sincerely wished for his junior's happiness, and to the juniors he met on site he encouraged them by saying, "You are the lead." Like Lee Soon-jae's final message, the one line "I hope you march forward vigorously" was also a life guideline he left to his juniors. The image of a "true elder" who had both cheerfulness and warmth is once again moving many people's hearts.
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