Actor Shin Hyun-joon expressed his admiration for fellow actor Kim Hye-soo, who stood vigil at the funeral of the late Choi Bul-am.
On November 2, Shin posted on his social media, saying, "A person who is reassuring to be with. A proud fellow actor, Kim Hye-soo." He added, "I am grateful to have such a colleague after walking the same path for a long time. A good actor and a good person. Kim Hye-soo, who has a beautiful heart. Stay strong, Hye-soo."
Kim Hye-soo kept vigil at the funeral of Choi Bul-am, who passed away on October 29. She personally organized the shoes of mourners and shared in the family's grief.
Choi had undergone surgery for a herniated disc in March of last year, which left him with mobility issues. Despite his efforts in rehabilitation, his health deteriorated rapidly, leading to his passing on October 29. The government posthumously awarded him the Golden Crown Cultural Medal on October 30, recognizing his contributions to the growth of Korean television dramas.
The funeral mass for Choi was held on the morning of November 2 at Yeouido Catholic Church, attended by family, fellow actors, church members, and citizens, all mourning together.
Attendees included Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young, former Minister Yoo In-chon, actors Kim Hye-soo, Song Il-gook, Shin Hyun-joon, Jung Joon-ho, Kang Seok-woo, broadcaster Kim Kyung-ran, and Andy from the group Shinhwa, all deeply saddened by the farewell to Choi.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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