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As actor Choi Soo-jong bid farewell to his mother, fellow cast members from the drama "Dae Jo-yeong" mourned alongside him.
According to photos released on social media on the 26th, a condolence wreath bearing the inscription "Dae Jo-yeong Cast Members. Condolences for your passing" was placed at his mother's funeral hall in Sangju.
"Dae Jo-yeong," the 24th KBS historical drama, aired from September 16, 2006 to December 23, 2007. The 134-part series chronicled the life of Dae Jo-yeong from the late Goguryeo period through the founding of Balhae.
With a peak viewership rating of 36.8%, the drama is regarded as marking the final chapter of KBS historical dramas' golden era. Choi Soo-jong portrayed the lead role of Dae Jo-yeong, continuing the "unbeaten legend" of historical dramas.
In addition to Choi Soo-jong, the cast included Jung Bo-seok, Im Ho, Lee Deok-hwa, Kim Jin-tae, Park Ye-jin, Hong Su-hyun, Kim Myung-soo, Choi Cheol-ho, Kim Gyu-cheol, Im Dong-jin, and Gil Yong-woo. Upon learning of Choi Soo-jong's mother's passing, fellow cast members sent a joint condolence wreath to comfort him and shared in their grief.
Meanwhile, Choi Soo-jong married actress Ha Hee-ra in 1993 and has one son and one daughter. His mother's funeral hall was set up in Special Room No. 1 at Seoul Yonsei University Severance Hospital Funeral Chapel. The procession is scheduled for 8 a.m. on the 29th, with burial sites at Yongin Pyeongwon Forest and Yongin Rhododendron Park.
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