When and where was Choi Bool-am's funeral held?

The funeral of Choi Bool-am, who died on October 29 at age 87, opened on October 30 at Seoul Asan Medical Center funeral home in Songpa-gu, Seoul. According to Xports News, mourners from entertainment and politics came throughout the day.

Who came to pay respects?

Cast members of the long-running drama 'Countryside Life' led the tributes. Kim Hye-ja, who played his wife for 22 years, was tearful as she said goodbye. Lee Gye-in, who had known him for about 40 years, also broke down. Im Ho said he had been planning a visit with the cast when the news arrived, and Yu In-chon, who played his son, said he was heartbroken.

Actors Kim Hye-soo, Yoon Yeo-jung, Ko Doo-shim, Kang Seok-woo and Cha In-pyo also visited. Politicians such as Kim Min-seok of the Democratic Party, former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon paid their respects too.

When is the funeral procession?

The funeral procession is scheduled for November 2, and burial will take place at Donghwa Memorial Park in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.

Who was Choi Bool-am?

Choi was known as a "national actor" and "national father" through shows such as 'Investigation Chief' and 'Countryside Life'. From 2011 to last year, he hosted KBS 1TV's 'Korean Dinner Table' for about 14 years. He received the Silver Culture Medal in 2014.

For international fans

Choi is one of the most beloved older generation actors in Korea, and fans abroad may know him from 'Countryside Life', one of Korea's longest-running family dramas.