The passionate acting journey of actor Lee Soon-jae is about to be revealed.
In the upcoming episode of KBS2’s “Secret of Celeb Soldiers” airing on the 12th, the life and unwavering dedication to the stage of actor Lee Soon-jae, who celebrated 70 years since his debut, will be highlighted. The show will share the behind-the-scenes story of his battle with illness and his secrets to strict self-management, even in his nineties.
The secret behind Lee Soon-jae’s incredible memorization skills will also be unveiled. He reportedly trained his memory by repeatedly reciting the names of US Presidents and UK Prime Ministers and maintained his stamina by avoiding alcohol and cigarettes. Upon hearing this, MC Lee Chan-won jokingly added, “I don’t smoke,” bringing laughter to the set.
The broadcast will also show Lee Soon-jae practicing his lines right in his hospital room after being admitted for pneumonia. His heartfelt dedication to remaining an actor until the very end of his life is expected to leave a deep impression on viewers.
Lee Soon-jae passed away last November at the age of 91.
