"Thanks to you, teacher, I'm happy"...Choi Soo-jong to Jang Sung-kyu, a wave of mourning for the late Choi Bool-am

Passed away on the 29th... at the age of 87"I was happy to be able to cry and laugh together."As actor Go Choi Bool-am passed away on the 29th, tributes from his entertainment industry colleagues, including Choi Soo-jong, Yoon Hyun-sook, and Kim Hyuk, are continuing. The photo shows him speaking his thoughts at the 'Seoul City Ambassador Appreciation Plaque Award and Appointment Ceremony' in 2023. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] Actor Choi Soo-jong, actress Yoon Hyun-sook from the co-ed group Jam, actor Kim Hyuk, and broadcaster Jang Sung-kyu expressed their longing for the late Choi Bool-am.Choi Soo-jong paid tribute to the deceased on his social media on the 30th, saying, "You were a teacher who, beyond the name of an actor, deeply revered and cherished the sweat of the people of Korea and their lives at the dining table."He added, "I was truly happy and grateful to be able to cry and laugh together under your great shadow. I pray that God's comfort and peace be with you. I love you," he said his final farewell.Yoon Hyun-sook also posted a photo of the deceased on her social media, mourning, "A star has fallen. A day of silence and prayer, everyone will miss you."Kim Hyuk also joined the mourning. He expressed his grief on his social media, saying, "The obituary of national actor Choi Bool-am. It is so sad. It is regrettable."He continued, "Although I never had the chance to work with you, I remember your warm face that always greeted me first with a smile whenever I passed you at the broadcasting station."He added, "Warm-faced national actor Choi Bool-am. You have worked very hard. Thanks to you, all the people of Korea were happy in front of the TV," he expressed his gratitude.Jang Sung-kyu also conveyed his condolences to the deceased. He posted a black and white photo of Choi Bool-am on his social media, writing, "May he rest in peace. #ChoiBoolAm #Teacher."Actor Choi Soo-jong expressed his condolences to the late Choi Bool-am, saying, "I was truly happy to be able to cry and laugh together under your great shadow." / Choi Soo-jong's social media captureChoi Bool-am passed away around 10 p.m. on the 29th at a hospital in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, where he was receiving inpatient treatment. He was 87 years old.Choi Bool-am, who debuted in the 1959 play 'Hamlet,' earned the nickname 'Eternal Chief Inspector' for his role as Chief Inspector Park Young-han, who possessed a sense of justice and humanity, in the MBC drama 'Chief Inspector.' He then established himself as the 'National Father' by playing the role of Chairman Kim of Yangchon Village in 'Country Diaries,' which aired for 22 years from 1980 to 2002.He continued his acting career by appearing in various works such as 'The Age of Heroes' and 'Gourmet.' Since 2011, he has been the host of the KBS1 documentary program 'Korean Table,' delivering stories of food from all over the country and the people within them.However, he stepped down from 'Korean Table' after undergoing surgery for a herniated disc in March of last year, which made it difficult for him to move. He had since 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.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]