Veteran Korean actor Lee Moon Soo passes away at 76; the ‘Goblin’ star battled lung cancer | - The Times of India
South Korean veteran actor Lee Moon Soo has passed away at the age of 76, leaving the entertainment fraternity in grief. The respected theatre and screen performer had reportedly been battling lung cancer for the past three years. He took his last breath on November 29 at a hospital in Yangpyeong County, according to the Korean Actor's Association.Funeral detailsAccording to reports carried by MBC, Lee Moon Soo’s funeral was conducted with quiet dignity and respect. The service took place on December 1 at 8:20 AM KST in Room 2 of the Hanyang University Hospital Funeral Hall in Seoul. Close colleagues, theatre artists and family members gathered to pay their final tributes.The late actor will be laid to rest at Eden Memorial Park, a serene resting place chosen by his family.The life and journey of lee moon sooLee Moon Soo was born on March 3, 1949 and grew up in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do. Before stepping into the world of acting, he worked as a civil servant, to support his family. His passion for theatre, however, eventually guided him to a new path. He joined the National Theatre Company of Korea in 1989.Memorable films and dramasLee Moon Soo appeared in several well-received movies, delivering memorable performances that highlighted his natural screen presence. He seen in ‘Hello Ghost’, ‘Going by the Book’, ‘Beyond the Years’, ‘Romantic Heaven’, ‘Traffickers’, ‘Gaurdian: The Lonely and Great God’ (Goblin), ‘The Beauty Inside’, ‘Ghost Doctor’, ‘Rookie Cops’ and ‘Never Give Up’. His legacy continues through the stories he helped shape and the artists he inspired. He has been part of shows namely, 'Goblin', Signal and Backstreet Rockie.He was last seen in Coupony Play's Drama Unicorn (2022).
