KBS to air tribute special for the late Choi Bool-am, with Choi Soo-jong participating as narrator

Broadcast on November 30th&December 1stHighlighting the legacy of 'Korean Table' for 14 yearsKBS will illuminate the life stories and warm footsteps left by the late Choi Bool-am in tribute. /KBS[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] KBS will present two special programs to commemorate the late Choi Bool-am.KBS announced on the 30th, "As a tribute to remember Choi Bool-am, we have scheduled 'A Warm Adult, Choi Bool-am – You Were the Path' and 'Choi Bool-am, the Keeper of the Table, We Remember You'."First, the special documentary 'A Warm Adult, Choi Bool-am – You Were the Path,' airing at 11:10 PM on the 30th, will reveal the late actor's life during his filming for 'Korean Table' two years ago.The production team accompanied Choi Bool-am from the moment they set off for filming to their arrival on location, capturing his sincere stories. It delves into the human side of Choi Bool-am, hidden behind the title of 'National Father,' and retraces the path he walked throughout his acting career.For Choi Bool-am, 'Korean Table' was not just a program introducing food, but a journey of meeting people and learning about life. This broadcast will highlight his attitude of cherishing even a single bite of food and his lifelong pursuit of learning while acting.Following that, at 8:10 PM on November 1st, 'Choi Bool-am, the Keeper of the Table, We Remember You' will be broadcast. This program looks back at Choi Bool-am's journey over 14 years, visiting tables across the country.From early morning shoots to sitting down at a carefully prepared table, the program reflects on the late actor's sense of responsibility and diligence through the records of 'Korean Table.' It also sheds light on his journeys to overseas Koreans, sharing memories of home and family stories embedded in food.The narration for the special broadcast will be done by actor Choi Soo-jong, the successor host of 'Korean Table.' Through narration and interviews, he will look back on the path Choi Bool-am walked and convey the meaning of the table that will continue in the future.Actor Choi Soo-jong will narrate the special documentary 'Choi Bool-am, the Keeper of the Table, We Remember You.' /KBSChoi Bool-am passed away around 10 PM on the 29th at a hospital in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, where he had been receiving inpatient treatment. He was 87 years old.Choi Bool-am, who debuted in the 1959 play 'Hamlet,' earned the title 'Eternal Chief Inspector' for his role as Chief Inspector Park Young-han, who possessed both a sense of justice and humanity, in the MBC drama 'Chief Inspector.' He then solidified his position as 'National Father' by playing Chairman Kim of Yangchon Village in 'Country Diaries,' which aired for 22 years from 1980 to 2002.He continued his acting career with various works such as 'The Era of Heroes' and 'Gourmet.' Since 2011, he hosted the KBS1 documentary program 'Korean Table,' sharing stories of food and people from across the country.However, he stepped down from 'Korean Table' last March after undergoing surgery for a herniated disc, which led to mobility issues. He had been focusing on rehabilitation treatment, but his health reportedly deteriorated.The late Choi Bool-am's wake will be held at the Asan Medical Center Funeral Hall in Seoul. The funeral will be conducted under the auspices of the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation. Choi Bool-am first connected with Green Umbrella through a child adoption episode in 'Country Diaries' in 1981 and had since been actively involved in social contributions for children and adolescents.'A Warm Adult, Choi Bool-am – You Were the Path' will meet viewers today (30th) at 11:10 PM, and 'Choi Bool-am, the Keeper of the Table, We Remember You' will air on November 1st at 8:10 PM.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]