Actor Choi Bul-am appeared looking noticeably thinner, raising concerns about his health, but news that there was no particular problem eased fans' worries.
On the 27th, MBC released footage from the two-part Family Month special documentary Paha, Choi Bul-am, which became a hot topic.
This program spotlights the life and stories of Choi Bul-am, known as the "national father," and has been drawing attention even before its broadcast.
In the released footage, Choi Bul-am, looking thinner than before, sat face to face with junior actress Chae Sira and had an honest conversation. As the deep conversation continued, Chae Sira eventually showed tears, and Jung Kyungho and Lee Gye-in also appeared, adding meaning.
Especially known for playing warm father figures in numerous works, Choi Bul-am recalled his own childhood and confessed, "I parted with my father too early, so I hardly have any related memories," leaving a poignant aftertaste.
Above all, this comeback comes about a year after Choi Bul-am stepped down from Korea's Table, which he had led for about 15 years. At the time he said, "I had a procedure on my spine, but recovery is slow. That does not mean I am ending my journey because of this problem. I've done it for a long time, so it's time to stop now."
Afterward, concerns about his health grew as junior actors added remarks, but he is currently reported to be stable without any particular issues, and netizens sent messages of support such as, "I was shocked by his thin appearance, but I'm glad he's healthy," "Glad to see Mr. Choi Bul-am on TV again," "the return of the national father," and "please continue to be active and healthy for a long time."
Meanwhile, MBC said the Family Month special Paha, Choi Bul-am, a two-part documentary, will air on May 5 and May 12 at 9 p.m.
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