'Health Concerns' Choi Bul-am Returns with May 5 Documentary... "Heartfelt Gratitude" [Official]

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'Actor Choi Bul-am is set to make a comeback with an MBC special documentary, overcoming rumors of health issues.

'MBC announced on the 20th that it will air a two-part special documentary titled "Paha, This Is Choi Bul-am" on May 5 and 12 at 9 p.m., timed for the family month. After stepping down from KBS 1TV's "Korean Table" in January last year, he became entangled in health concerns and is now scheduled to meet viewers again through this documentary.

'Paha, This Is Choi Bul-am' is a radio-style documentary that revisits Choi Bul-am's life and acting world through music. It organizes his decades-long acting career into a single playlist, featuring a DJ host who reflects on his works and life through music.

'MBC stated, "With a unique production style that feels like listening to a radio program, it will offer an immersive experience distinct from existing documentaries."'

'Choi Bul-am, who has long emphasized the "clown spirit" of actors, says that an actor is someone who shares the weight of people's lives and delivers laughter and comfort. While preparing for this documentary, Choi Bul-am expressed, "I want to convey my heartfelt gratitude to the viewers who have loved me for so long," adding, "That is the heart of a clown."'

'Choi Bul-am's unique acting secrets will also be revealed. The documentary will feature his intense deliberations and efforts that have perfected his signature "Choi Bul-am style" acting, from the details of every prop to the way he brings lines to life.

'Actor Park Sang-won, who played Choi Bul-am's eldest son in the MBC drama "You and I" (1997–1998), will serve as the presenter.

'Park Sang-won, who has been active in various artistic fields including theater, dance, musicals, and photography, will transform into a radio DJ for this project, showcasing another side of his charm. With his characteristic soft and friendly voice, he will enhance the atmosphere of the work while even recreating Choi Bul-am's iconic "Paha" laugh.

'In "Paha, This Is Choi Bul-am," Choi Bul-am's surprising charm from his youth is also revealed. Kim Chun-bok, a novelist and high school classmate of Choi Bul-am, recalled, "He was outstanding among his peers. He was similar to James Dean, an idol for young people," drawing attention.

'Actor Park Geun-hyung, who worked alongside Choi Bul-am as a stage actor at the National Theater, also shared, "I had never seen such a handsome and stylish man before," presenting stories of Choi Bul-am's youth that held a different charm from his current image as the "national father."'

'Actress Ko Du-shim recalls Choi Bul-am from a completely different perspective. She said, "When I think of Choi Bul-am, I immediately picture a rough, unpolished, earthenware-like father who sits in the corner," adding, "He is the kind of father who seems to listen to everything."'

'In addition, actors including Chae Shi-ra and Jung Kyung-ho, who have had connections with Choi Bul-am, will appear to share various stories and memories of the time they spent together with him.

'Meanwhile, Choi Bul-am stepped down from "Korean Table," which he led for 14 years, on the 14th last year. Following this, concerns were raised about the health of Choi Bul-am, who was born in 1940 and is of advanced age. Baek Il-seop also appeared on MBN's "Alto" last month, stating, "(Choi) Bul-am hyung isn't answering my calls either. He doesn't even pick up the phone. I can't keep prying, but I'm worried," and added, "I hope hyung Bul-am shakes off his troubles and gets up quickly," expressing his concern.'

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