MBC to air special documentary in tribute to the late Choi Bool-am

Rebroadcast of 'Paha, It's Choi Bool-am' aired in MayBroadcast on the 30th and November 1stMBC will rebroadcast the documentary 'Paha, It's Choi Bool-am,' which aired in May, to commemorate the late Choi Bool-am. The photo shows him speaking at the 'Seoul City Ambassador Appreciation Plaque Award and Appointment Ceremony' in 2023. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] MBC will rebroadcast a documentary that highlighted the life of the late 'National Actor' Choi Bool-am in his memory.MBC announced on the 30th, "The encore documentary 'Paha, It's Choi Bool-am' in commemoration special, parts 1 and 2, will be broadcast today (30th) and November 1st, respectively."'Paha, It's Choi Bool-am' is a documentary that aired in May and has been re-scheduled to commemorate the deceased's passing. It explores his works and life through a playlist of Choi Bool-am's decades-long acting career, accompanied by music.The program also sheds light on the 'clown spirit' that the deceased had always emphasized. Choi Bool-am had stressed during his lifetime that actors are beings who share the burdens of the public's lives and deliver laughter and comfort. At the time of the documentary's production, Choi Bool-am had expressed his feelings, saying, "I want to express my gratitude to the viewers who have loved me for a long time. That is the spirit of a clown."Viewers can also revisit the stories of his colleagues and junior actors who appeared in the broadcast last May. Park Geun-hyung recalls Choi Bool-am's youth, which had a different charm from his 'National Father' persona. Go Doo-shim described the deceased as "a father who seems to listen to all stories." In addition, Park Sang-won, Chae Shi-ra, and Jung Kyung-ho appear and share various memories with Choi Bool-am.Part 1 of 'Paha, It's Choi Bool-am' will meet viewers today (30th) at 8:40 PM, and Part 2 on November 1st at 9:30 AM. /MBCChoi Bool-am passed away at the age of 87 at a hospital in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, around 10 PM on the 29th, where he had been receiving inpatient treatment.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 combined a sense of justice and humanity, in the MBC drama 'Chief Inspector.' He later established himself as the '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 by appearing in various works such as 'Era of Heroes' and 'Gourmet.' Since 2011, he hosted the KBS1 documentary program 'Korean Table,' sharing stories of food from across the country and the people behind them.However, he stepped down from 'Korean Table' last March after undergoing surgery for a herniated disc, which led to mobility issues. He had since focused 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 as a Green Umbrella Children's Foundation funeral. Choi Bool-am had a connection with Green Umbrella since an episode about child adoption in 'Country Diaries' in 1981 and had actively participated in social contribution activities for children and adolescents.'Paha, It's Choi Bool-am' will be broadcast on the 30th at 8:40 PM for Part 1 and on November 1st at 9:30 AM for Part 2.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]