Lee Soon-jae, 90, "The Japanese colonial period → All the Korean War..."Why does a graduate of Seoul National University learn?" (Shoulder of a giant)

Aug 18, 2024

Lee Soon-jae, 90, 'The Japanese colonial period → All the Korean War...'Why does a graduate of Seoul National University learn?' (Shoulder of a giant)



In TV CHOSUN (hereinafter 'A Giant's Shoulder') which airs at 10:30 p.m. today (18th), actor Lee Soon-jae, who has been acting for 69 years, conveys his passion for life and acting.

is a lecture program that presents answers and comfort to people at a crossroads in life by telling them the concerns and experiences that have led to the rise of giants in various fields such as health, history, science, art, and society.

`The oldest active actor' Lee Soon-jae plays the fifth giant and lends his life. Lee Soon-jae is an actor and `living legend' respected by many juniors, including Lee Jung-jae, Han Ji-min, Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Seo-jin, and MC Han Seung-yeon. Lee Soon-jae vividly recounts the historical scenes in his life, from the days of Japanese colonial era he experienced to the independence of the Republic of Korea to every moment of the Korean War. In particular, it is surprising to tell the story that he entered the Department of Philosophy at Seoul National University despite the Korean War in high school. In addition, the reason why he, a graduate of Seoul National University's philosophy department, entered the path of an actor is revealed on the broadcast.



On the other hand, Lee Soon-jae takes pride in being an artist and conveys his passion and attachment to acting that does not cool down until he is over ninety. He gives the audience a heavy impression by revealing the story of receiving a theater fee for the first time in 30 years, the popular character of the sitcom "High Kick Without hesitation", the behind-the-scenes story, and why a 90-year-old senior actor is still on the stage. In addition, it re-enacts the stage of the play 'King Lear', which was determined to be the last work of one's life, proving once again that it is the 'giant in the field'.

Meanwhile, the most applications for audience attendance were received at the news that Lee Soon-jae, a `big adult' in the Korean entertainment industry, will give a lecture at . The recording site was crowded with audiences with various occupational groups, from aspiring actors to teachers and carpenters, and it is said that MC Jang Sung-kyu was also embarrassed by a flood of on-site questions. Due to various concerns ranging from career concerns to life counseling, Lee Soon-jae generously offers life advice and shows off his reliable appearance of 'Life Senior'.





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