Actor Woo Chang-su's death was reported belatedly, prompting condolences from the performing arts community and colleagues.
According to a media report on the 18th, Woo Chang-su passed away on the 16th. He was 51. The deceased died after a long illness, and the bereaved family has already held a quiet funeral. The burial site was reported to be Seoul Municipal Crematorium. The sudden news has left those around him shocked and saddened.
In particular, the last social media post the deceased left while alive once again makes many people feel heavy-hearted. On the 29th of last month, Woo Chang-su wrote on his social media, "Today I agonized countless times about shaving my head, and after getting a comment from my younger sister, I only cut the back," and "You have to take care of it. Chang-su, pull yourself together," he wrote. The calm sentences contained his resolve to comfort himself and hold on to life until the end. This post ultimately became the last record he left in the world.
Tributes from fellow actors are also pouring in. Actor Choi Ga-in left a comment on the post saying, "I still can't believe it. Oppa lived a beautiful life. Sleep well, my No. 1," expressing deep sorrow. Though brief, the sentence reflected the affection and respect for a colleague who had shared the stage with her for a long time.
Woo Chang-su was a more diligent actor on stage than anyone. He appeared in various works centered on musicals and plays, such as "Welcome to my world" and "Face Off," leaving his own imprint.
His activities as a director are also noteworthy. He led the theater company Shinsegae, continuing creation and experimentation, and served as artistic director of the theater company Whistle, creating stages with younger artists.
His life as an educator was also an important footprint. Woo Chang-su served as a professor in the model acting arts department at Seoul Hoseo Arts Practical College, devoting himself to nurturing juniors. To his students he was not merely a professor but a teacher who personally demonstrated on-site experience and attitude.
Walking his path quietly on stage, in educational settings, and beside his colleagues, Woo Chang-su's sudden farewell left many with a deep sense of loss.
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