Political leaders expressed their condolences for actor Choi Bul-am (real name Choi Young-han), who passed away the previous night. Among those honoring his memory were National Assembly Speaker Chung Jae-suk and other politicians who served with him in the 14th National Assembly.
On October 30, Chung posted on Facebook, "He was a true elder of our time, possessing unwavering passion for acting and a warm heart for his junior colleagues, always looking out for the less fortunate in our society. I will cherish the smile that comforted us during difficult days for a long time."
Democratic Party spokesperson Jo Gye-won stated, "The works he left as an actor and the warm teachings he imparted to our society will be remembered for a long time," while People Power Party spokesperson Jo Yong-sul remarked, "His legacy of inspiring and comforting the public will endure."
Many politicians also paid tribute to Choi through social media. Park Ji-won, a Democratic Party member who served alongside Choi in the 14th National Assembly, humorously said, "Brother! Please don’t be a detective chief in heaven. It’s time for you to be promoted. Be the police chief instead."
Kim Min-seok, the Democratic Party leader who competed against Choi in the 15th general election in the Yeongdeungpo-eul district, expressed on Facebook, "It was an honor to compete with you, sir. Although I fall far short of your request to become a national treasure politician after the election, I will treasure your words." Kim visited Choi's memorial at Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the same day.
Lee Jae-jung, chair of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, said, "Your performances became a landscape of an era and a familiar warmth in our daily lives. I deeply appreciate the gentle comfort you provided us throughout your life."
Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, reflected on Facebook, "Whether as a detective chief or as Chairman Kim in Yangchon-ri, he never lost his humble and warm demeanor. That warmth will forever remain in our hearts."
Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon shared a story about opening a small café with Choi while he was serving as Minister of Justice, stating, "I learned that a society where those who stumble can rise again, and where a single failure does not mark the end, is what politics should strive for."
Shin Jang-sik, leader of the Justice Reform Party, also expressed on Facebook, "Choi Bul-am has been etched in the hearts of the public as a true elder throughout his 67-year acting career. I pray for his peaceful rest."
On October 30, Chung posted on Facebook, "He was a true elder of our time, possessing unwavering passion for acting and a warm heart for his junior colleagues, always looking out for the less fortunate in our society. I will cherish the smile that comforted us during difficult days for a long time."
Democratic Party spokesperson Jo Gye-won stated, "The works he left as an actor and the warm teachings he imparted to our society will be remembered for a long time," while People Power Party spokesperson Jo Yong-sul remarked, "His legacy of inspiring and comforting the public will endure."
Many politicians also paid tribute to Choi through social media. Park Ji-won, a Democratic Party member who served alongside Choi in the 14th National Assembly, humorously said, "Brother! Please don’t be a detective chief in heaven. It’s time for you to be promoted. Be the police chief instead."
Kim Min-seok, the Democratic Party leader who competed against Choi in the 15th general election in the Yeongdeungpo-eul district, expressed on Facebook, "It was an honor to compete with you, sir. Although I fall far short of your request to become a national treasure politician after the election, I will treasure your words." Kim visited Choi's memorial at Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the same day.
Lee Jae-jung, chair of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, said, "Your performances became a landscape of an era and a familiar warmth in our daily lives. I deeply appreciate the gentle comfort you provided us throughout your life."
Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, reflected on Facebook, "Whether as a detective chief or as Chairman Kim in Yangchon-ri, he never lost his humble and warm demeanor. That warmth will forever remain in our hearts."
Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon shared a story about opening a small café with Choi while he was serving as Minister of Justice, stating, "I learned that a society where those who stumble can rise again, and where a single failure does not mark the end, is what politics should strive for."
Shin Jang-sik, leader of the Justice Reform Party, also expressed on Facebook, "Choi Bul-am has been etched in the hearts of the public as a true elder throughout his 67-year acting career. I pray for his peaceful rest."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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