Overview
- His family confirmed he died Tuesday at age 91, and the immediate cause was not disclosed.
- The Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, the nation’s highest cultural honor, was presented to his family on the state’s behalf.
- A funeral hall is being prepared, and details of the service will be announced once finalized.
- Over nearly seven decades he appeared in more than 140 works across stage, television and film, and he briefly served in the National Assembly after a 1992 election.
- His health declined in late 2024, leading him to cancel stage performances and step back from roles after becoming the oldest recipient at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards.