Lee Soon-jae (Korean: 이순재; born November 16, 1934)[1][note 1] is a South Korean actor. He has had a prolific career on the small and big screen spanning over six decades,[2][3] and was given a second-class Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit for his work as an actor. Lee made his debut on the TV screen in 1961 with the first drama of KBS's opening Should I become a human too.[4]
Early life and education
Lee was born in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong Province, now part of North Korea.[5] When he was four years old, his family moved to Seoul where Lee's grandparents were living. Lee's grandfather ran a small real estate business, while his father produced and sold soaps. Lee was raised in the neighborhood of Ahyeon-dong, and graduated from Seoul High School and the prestigious Seoul National University.[6][7] He also holds an insurance planning license as celebrities without the license cannot become endorsers or spokespeople of related products.[8]
Lee interest in acting begin around the 1950s, when films from various countries came into Korea, and Lee Soon-jae began to have a longing for 'art' while watching these works. He mainly watched Italian, French, and British works. He was especially impressed by Italian films that pursued neo-realism. Also, while watching American works that coexist commercial and artistic aspects, he thought that it would be nice if he could act like that. When he went to England, he saw Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', 'Richard III', and 'Romeo and Juliet'. He really liked Laurence Olivier. He really was a regal artist.[4] Lee decide to do acting in the winter of his second year at university.[9]
Lee wanted to go on stage in a play, so he went to work every day at 'East Salon' coffee shop on Myeongdong street where Lee Hae-rang worked. Lee Hae-rang's father, a doctor in Busan, made it for his son to live on because his son couldn't make money in theater. It was a gathering place for artists and writers. Poets like Park In-hwan and Kim Soo-young were regulars.[9]
After being discharged from the military, Lee worked as a salaried worker as the head of the broadcasting office, but only the thought that this was not his path was getting stronger. He went to the drama center and asked Lee Hae-rang for one role. Coincidentally, the role of Mercutio in 'Romeo and Juliet' was vacant. He said, "From now on, I'm prepared to starve" and decided to act. When his father came to stop his son from his hardships, he said, "It must be this or that." "I didn't have the talent to do anything else. In the end, my father surrendered, saying, "Wouldn't it be a world where you can earn money if you become first-class no matter what you do?"[9]
Career
Lee Soon-jae made his debut in 1956 with play 'Beyond the Horizon' when he was a senior at the Department of Philosophy at Seoul National University.[10] In the 1950s and 1960s he was known, along with other veteran actors like Yeo Woon-kay, as the original stars of daehakgeuk or amateur student theatrical productions.[11]
The stage has simultaneity of action. Filming a movie or drama is no different from the pre-filming process, and the video is cut and edited. However, on stage, the director cannot intervene whether the actors are good or bad, and they have no choice but to rely entirely on the actors. Lawrence Olivier said, "Film is the director's art, drama is the writer's art, and theater is the actor's art." Of course, it's not that actors do whatever they want on stage. It follows as suggested by the writer and director, but in the midst of it, there is an independent window for the actor. In a play, the role of an actor is the most important. In that sense, from the actor's point of view, the 'act' of this play is worth doing. Also, there is nothing more rewarding than when we interpret and analyze the works of great masters, deliver their literature and philosophy to the audience, and get a response. So theater is something actors must do. Lee Soon-jae about Theater.[12]
Lee has since built a prolific career on the small and big screen spanning nearly six decades. Lee made his debut on the TV screen in 1961 with the first drama of KBS's opening, 'Should I become a human too'.[4] From the opening of TBC in 1964 to the media consolidation in 1980, he swept the home theater as an exclusive talent for 16 years. The reason Lee did TV dramas was to make a living. "Until 1968, I did more than 12 years of acting, but I never received a penny. The first time I got paid was 'Death of a Salesman', which was a big hit in 1978."[9]
He was most active in film in the late 1960s through the 1970s, most notably in Yu Hyun-mok's Bun-rye's Story. As he grew older, Lee shifted to a primarily TV career in the 1990s, receiving acclaim for his roles in the television dramasLive As I Please (written by Yoo Ho), Pungwoon (Crisis), What is Love (written by Kim Soo-hyun) and Hur Jun.[13][14][15]
From 1992 to 1996, Lee served as a member of the 14th National Assembly of South Korea.[16] He quit politics after one term after finding the political climate "too barren" for his taste.[17] Lee remains active in his various advocacies, such as the Korea Broadcasting Actors Union.[18][19][20]
In 2018, Lee was awarded a second-class Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit by the Korean government, for his work as an actor.[22]
Recent works
High Kick!
In 2007, Lee, by then a distinguished veteran actor, reached new heights of mainstream popularity when he starred in the sitcomUnstoppable High Kick!. One particular scene became a huge hit among young audiences: when his stern grandfather character discovers porn while browsing through a family member's computer files, then embarrassingly gets caught watching. It went viral, giving rise to numerous parodies in which "Yadong (Porn) Soon-jae" is involved in R-rated hijinks. Lee was surprised that even his granddaughter asked for his autograph for her friends, adding, "Even during my best years, my daughter never asked me for that." Despite having no superstars in the cast, the sitcom received high ratings, which Lee attributed to successfully building comic tension. He said, "For an actor to be funny, he's got to play things straight. [...] It's about finding the comedy in something serious."[5] But Lee also lamented the recent trend of casting inexperienced actors in leading roles on TV, saying, "It's important to know the basics, like the language. How can you act, when you don't even know how to pronounce? Acting is not a simple thing, and this I can say from experience." He later returned as the family patriarch in High Kick Through the Roof, which shares the same concept as the previous sitcom, but with a different cast and characters.[23][24]
Good Morning President
In 2009, Lee made his big screen comeback after 20 years in television, in Jang Jin's comedy Good Morning President. The movie tells the story of three fictional Korean presidents, and in the first segment, Lee played a well-respected elderly president nearing the end of his term who espouses frugality and charity, but then agonizes whether to take the money when he unexpectedly wins the lottery. Lee said, "I was impressed with how much times have changed; before it would have been impossible to parody the president. The film tries to show that heads of state are only human, just like you and me, which I think makes the movie distinctive, as well as fresh and fun for viewers."[25][26]
Late Blossom
In 2011, Lee, Yoon So-jung, Song Jae-ho and Kim Soo-mi starred in Late Blossom, a tearjerker romance about two elderly couples, based on the popular webtoonI Love You by Kang Full.[27] Lee said the movie was a rare chance for him and other senior actors to play leading roles on the big screen. He added that Korea's senior citizen population had surpassed five million, and "not understanding their feelings would be a failure of television dramas, movies and even elections. Young people might be under the illusion that life is over after turning 60, but the heart doesn't change despite getting old."[28] Initially difficult to finance due to ageism, Late Blossom had a small shooting and marketing budget compared to most Korean mainstream films. But it became a sleeper hit, recouping four times its cost in just a few weeks. Lee also won Best Actor under the international film category at the China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, becoming its oldest recipient. Lee said, "I never thought I'd win. What a surprise. It feels great to know that Late Blossom has been received well overseas. I thought it would be hard for an actor from television dramas to be awarded a prize at film awards, not to mention the unexpected pleasure of winning at a foreign film festival. I have received the best entertainer award and achievement award before, but receiving this makes me happier and more thrilled." It was his first best actor award for a film in 34 years since the 1977 Baeksang Arts Awards.[29][30]
Theater
Lee returned to the stage in 2012 in Father, a Korean adaptation of Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman. This was his third time to play the character Willy Loman. Lee said, "When I first played this role in 1978, some parts were rather incomprehensible. But now, as our society developed, we can finally fully understand what those lines mean. That is the beauty of working on masterpieces like Arthur Miller's. I feel a satisfaction and regret at the same time, for I have reached a new comprehension, and for the perspective that I have yet to discover."[31][32] He reprised the role in 2013, under the direction of Kim Myung-gon.[33]
The first season aired from July 5 to August 16, 2013, with seven episodes. It was filmed in Paris, Strasbourg, Bern, and Lucerne.[38] It was immediately followed by the airing of the second season from August 23 to September 20, 2013. The five episodes were filmed in Taiwan,[39][40][41] with an additional two-episode special featuring unaired footage on September 27 and October 4, 2013. The third season aired from March 7 to May 2, 2014, with eight episodes. It was filmed in Spain, specifically the cities of Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Ronda, and Madrid.[42][43]Shin Goo also went on a solo trip to Lisbon. The fourth season aired from March 27 to May 8, 2015, with seven episodes. It was filmed in Dubai and Greece, with Choi Ji-woo joining as a second travel guide and assistant.[44][45][46]
After a few years' break, a fifth season titled Grandpa Over Flowers Returns aired from June 29 to August 24, 2018, with nine episodes. Actor Kim Yong-gun joined the cast for the trip filmed in Germany, Czech Republic and Austria.
Idol School
In 2017, he joined Idol School as principal and narrator. Idol School is a survival program, making a new permanent girl group in 11 weeks. They are trained in dance, vocal, and physical education while gathering votes from public and performing on stages.
As of 2019, he is the oldest active actor and the oldest actor. Song Hae-ga (Donggap, Im Kwon-taek) is the only senior artist among all celebrities. He was the first to be dedicated to the Korean Broadcasting Hall of Fame and earlier to the MBC Hall of Fame.[47]
Personal life
Lee first met his wife Choi Hee-jung as a university student as she was the sister of his fellow student theater troupe member.[48] They married in 1966 and have two children.[9]
^ abLee Soon-jae was born on November 16, 1934, while his registered birth date is October 10, 1935.
^The Golden Ticket Awards (골든티켓어워즈) is an awards ceremony that selects works and people who have shown the best ticket power by performance genre during the year. Since 2005, Interpark has held an awards ceremony by adding up ticket sales, ranking scores, and online voting for each year at the end of the year.
^[인터뷰] 이순재 "연기란 완성 없어...죽을 때까지 새로운 몸짓 추구해야" [[Interview] Lee Soon-jae "There is no completion of acting... I have to pursue a new gesture until I die"]. Segye Ilbo (in Korean). 2016-08-28. Archived from the original on 2023-03-11. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
^[특별기획 : 베테랑 토크①] 이순재 "연극은 배우의 예술..꼭 해볼만한 행위" [[Special Project: Veteran Talk①] Lee Soon-jae "Theatre is an actor's art.. An act worth trying to do"]. 언론사 뷰. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^[특별기획 : 베테랑 토크②] 이순재 "후배 김명민, 연기 본질에 가장 가까운 배우" 극찬 [[Special Project: Veteran Talk 2] Lee Soon-jae "Sooner Kim Myung-min, the actor closest to the essence of acting" rave reviews]. 스포츠동아 (in Korean). 2017-04-12. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
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^Lee Seung-mi (December 30, 2021). [공식]'대배우' 이순재, '옷소매 붉은 끝동' 최종회 특별출연 [[Official] 'Great Actor' Lee Soon-jae to make a special appearance in the final episode of 'Red Sleeves] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2021 – via Naver.
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^Jo Ji-young (April 8, 2022). [공식] 김환희X유선X이순재 주연 '안녕하세요' 5월 개봉 확정 [[Official] 'Hello' starring Kim Hwan-hee X Yoo Seon X Lee Soon-jae confirmed for release in May] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2022 – via Naver.
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^이순재 "나 대학로 소극장 데뷔해"...해넘이 사랑 찡 & 핑 [Lee Soon-jae "I'm making my debut at a small theatre in Daehangno"... Haenum's love 桡 & ping]. Naver News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
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^중견배우 이순재와 전무송, 우리시대의 아버지로 변신 [Middle-aged actors Lee Soon-jae and Jeon Moo-song, transformed into fathers of our time]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). 2012-03-07. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^서울대 선후배 동문...창단공연 '하얀 중립국'극 올려 [Seoul National University senior and junior alumni... The founding performance 'White Neutral Country' is up.]. 이투데이 (in Korean). 2012-07-16. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^우리 시대 아버지의 자화상 [The self-portrait of my father in my time]. Money Today [ko] (in Korean). 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
^세월에 무너진 '슈퍼맨'의뒷모습 [Collapsed over the years 'The back of 'Superman']. Kiho Ilbo [ko] - 아침을 여는 신문 (in Korean). 2013-03-28. Archived from the original on 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
^마포에 공연잔치 열렸네~ [A performance party was held in Mapo~]. The Hankyoreh (in Korean). 2013-04-09. Archived from the original on 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
^Heo, Nam-yoon (2013-05-21). 5월의 무대 가득 채운 가족이야기 [A family story that filled the stage in May]. 강원일보 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
^치열한삶 살아가는 우리들의 '아버지' 하남문화재단서 15일 연극 [A play on the 15th at the Hanam Cultural Foundation of our 'Father' living a fierce life]. www.kyeongin.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
^소설 '순이삼촌' 연극으로 읽다. 제민일보 (in Korean). 2013-05-09. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^홍성군, 이순재·전무송 주연 연극 '아버지' 홍주회관서 막올라 [Hong Seong-gun, Lee Soon-jae and Jeon Moo-song's play 'Father' is coming from Hongju Hall]. www.nspna.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
^'연극열전' 다섯 번째 시리즈, 라인업 공개...5개 작품으로 구성 - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN [The fifth series of 'Theatre War', lineup revealed... Consists of 5 works - Open World Open Broadcast MBN]. star.mbn.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^세월의 진한 여운 느껴지는 연극 한편 [A play that feels the aftertaste of time.]. 경상일보 (in Korean). 2015-01-29. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^이순재, 연극 '헤이그 1907' 예술감독 참여 8월15일 오픈 [Lee Soon-jae, artistic director of the play 'Hague 1907' opens on August 15th]. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). 2015-08-13. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^시련. archive.ntck.or.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
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^시대를 두고 회자되는 연극 '아서 밀러'의 "시련" 막 올라 [The "Try" of the play 'Arthur Miller', which is talked about over the times, has just come up.]. 국제뉴스 (in Korean). 2015-12-03. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^이순재, 연기인생 60년 '세일즈맨의 죽음' 5개 도시 간다 [Lee Soon-jae goes to 5 cities for 'Salesman's 'Death' after 60 years of acting life]. Newdaily [ko] (in Korean). 2016-12-09. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^"[TV특종] 연기인생 60년 이순재, '세일즈맨의 죽음'" [[TV Special] 60 Years of Acting Life Lee Soon-jae, 'The Death of the Salesman']. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^[창녕소식]낙동강 백일홍 보러오세요 등 [[Changnyeong News] Come and see Nakdong River Baek Il-hong, etc.]. Newsis (in Korean). 2017-08-29. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^"[NC포토] 연극 '사랑해요 당신' 이순재, 받지 않는 전화 때문에" [[NC Photo] The play 'I love you' Lee Soon-jae, because of the phone call that doesn't answer]. 뉴스컬처 (NEWSCULTURE) (in Korean). 2017-09-29. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^'사랑해요 당신' 이순재 나도 치매 걱정...우리 일상과 밀접 ['I love you' Lee Soon-jae, I'm also worried about dementia... Close to our daily life]. www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). 2018-04-27. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
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^관악극회, 영국 최고 희곡 '협력자들:불가코프와 스탈린' 한국 초연 [Wind Opera, UK's best play 'Collaborators: Bulgakov and Stalin' Korean premiere]. 문화뉴스 (in Korean). 2018-10-16. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^연극 '사랑해요, 당신' 감동 공연...배우 이순재, 장용 출연 [The drama 'I love you, you' moving performance... Actor Lee Soon-jae, Jang Yong's appearance]. 뉴스제주 (in Korean). 2019-02-14. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^치매 앓는 부인에게 전하는 순애보 [A pure love to the wife who suffers from dementia]. Incheon Ilbo [ko] (in Korean). 2019-04-17. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^[인터뷰이 나우] 국민배우 이순재, 예술감독 겸 배우로 연극 '망자 죽이기' 공연 [[Interview Now] National actor Lee Soon-jae, artistic director and actor, performance of the play 'Kill the Dead']. 인터뷰365 - 대한민국 인터넷대상 최우수상 (in Korean). 2019-09-17. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
^김천시, 이순재·정영숙 출연 연극 '사랑해요, 당신' 공연 [Kim Cheon-si, Lee Soon-jae and Jung Young-sook's play 'I love you, you' performance]. Kyongbuk Ilbo [ko] - 굿데이 굿뉴스 (in Korean). 2019-10-16. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
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^양산문화예술회관, 연극 '사랑해요, 당신' 개최 [Yangsan Culture and Arts Centre, Held the play 'I love you, you']. Gyeongnam Ilbo - 우리나라 최초의 지역신문 (in Korean). 2021-05-04. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
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