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Actor Kim Ho-chang expressed his deep affection for the late actor Lee Yong-ju.
On the 31st, via his SNS, Kim said, "When Yong-ju hyung told his fellow actors recently that he was quitting acting, he replied to me, 'Ho-chang, you'll do well. Please don't give up, even if you're the youngest among the members of 'Blue Tower.' My intuition is good.'"
He continued, "I will trust you and go until the end. Don't be sick there; be happy. You promised to have a drink of soju when I perform next month. I'll visit again soon to see you all. 'Blue Tower' forever." He also shared photos taken at the deceased's funeral with fellow cast members of 'Blue Tower.'

Earlier, on the 29th, Lee Yong-ju passed away suddenly at the age of 44. Reports indicate the cause was a heart attack.
A friend of Lee Yong-ju conveyed the news through comments on the deceased's SNS: "Our friend Lee Yong-ju has passed away suddenly. The sudden news is hard to believe. Please pray for his peaceful rest with warm hearts as he departs."
Lee Yong-ju's funeral procession was held on the morning of the 31st at Bunjang Jeisaeng Hospital Funeral Hall in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. His burial site is the Seongnam City Funeral Culture Office.
Born in 1982, Lee made his debut in 2004 with the film 'Doma Ahn Jung-geun.' He later gained widespread affection for his roles in MBC's 'Hello, Francesca,' 'Princess Hours,' the 'What Happened to My Sister' series, and the 'Blue Tower' series.
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