When do the tribute documentaries air?

KBS and MBC have urgently scheduled special documentaries to remember Choi Bool-am, the veteran actor known as the nation's father figure, who died on October 30. According to Yonhap News, KBS will air a two-part special starting at 11:10 p.m. on October 30, followed by the second part at 8:10 p.m. on November 1.

| Broadcaster | Program | Air time | |---|---|---| | KBS | Our Beloved Guest in the Living Room, Choi Bool-am | 11:10 p.m., October 30 | | KBS | Table Keeper Choi Bool-am, We Remember You | 8:10 p.m., November 1 | | MBC | Pah-ha, It's Choi Bool-am, Part 1 | 8:40 p.m., October 30 | | MBC | Pah-ha, It's Choi Bool-am, Part 2 | 9:30 a.m., November 1 |

What does the MBC documentary cover?

MBC is re-airing 'Pah-ha, It's Choi Bool-am', which first aired in May. It traces Choi's acting career of more than 60 years. Fellow actors Park Geun-hyung, Ko Du-shim, Park Sang-won, Chae Si-ra, and Jung Kyung-ho share their memories of him.

Why isn't Choi in the documentary?

The documentary was originally expected to include Choi himself. However, his family asked that he focus on rehabilitation therapy, so he did not appear on camera.

For international fans

Choi Bool-am was one of Korea's most familiar TV faces, known for long-running family dramas where he played warm, reliable fathers. Tributes like these are how Korean broadcasters honor performers who shaped generations of viewers.