Lee Soon Jae

Lee Soon Jae

artist South Korea

Lee Soon Jae, known as the 'national grandfather' of South Korean cinema, passed away at the age of 91 on November 25, 2023. He gained fame for his roles in popular television dramas such as 'Family is Number One' and left a significant mark on the Korean entertainment industry. Born in 1934 in North Hamgyong Province (now part of North Korea), he moved to Seoul at a young age and began his acting career in 1956 after being inspired by international films. Over his long career, he appeared in nearly 300 productions, earning acclaim for his performances and even receiving the prestigious Daesang award at the KBS Drama Awards shortly before his passing.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
130,213
Power
1,648$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 32,875 $2,700,000 1,308$
Vietnam 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 97,338,583 97,339 $340,000 340$
Totals 2 165,224,594 130,214 $3,040,000 1,648$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Lee Soon-jae, one of South Korea's most beloved actors, died on Tuesday at the age of 91. 9

BBC: South Korea's 'TV dad' dies at 91

Vietnam Vietnam: Lee Soon Jae was a renowned South Korean actor known as 'Ông nội quốc dân' for his role in 'Gia đình là số một'. 9

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Lee Soon Jae, 'Ông nội quốc dân' màn ảnh Hàn, qua đời