Late actor Choi Bul-am passes away; Im Hyeong-ju calls him "Uncle" and shares, "I visited him in the hospital a few months ago, never imagining it would be our final farewell"

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(The late) Choi Bul-am (real name: Choi Yeong-han, 87) has passed away, and popera tenor Im Hyeong-ju conveyed a heartfelt final farewell.

On the 30th, Im Hyeong-ju posted on his social media (SNS) account, referring to the deceased as "the respected and beloved Uncle Choi Bul-am," and stated, "It is hard to believe. Tears just flow. I did not know that my visit to see him in the hospital a few months ago would be our eternal farewell."

He continued, "You always cherished my singing, and you always came to my solo concerts together with Aunt Kim Min-ja, offering words of encouragement that I deeply appreciate from the bottom of my heart. I am truly grateful for being a warm father figure to countless citizens."

He added, "Now rest peacefully by the Lord's side, and please show us your wonderful acting in heaven. I love you, Uncle."

Choi Bul-am passed away around 10 p.m. on the 29th at a hospital in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, while receiving inpatient treatment. He was 87 years old.

Debuting in the play "Hamlet" in 1959, Choi Bul-am was loved as a national actor for his roles such as the righteous Detective Sergeant Park Yeong-han in the MBC drama "Susa Banjang (Detective Squad)" and Chairman Kim of Yangchon-ri in "Jeonwon Ilgi (Country Diary)."

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