Actor Im Ho pays tribute to the late Choi Bul-am, who played his father on "Country Diary," saying, "It is heartbreaking that he passed away while suffering from illness."

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Actor Im Ho expressed his deep affection and grief in tribute to the late Choi Bul-am.

On the 30th, Im Ho posted on his personal social media account, "Our national father has passed into eternal rest."

He continued, "Teacher Choi Bul-am, Father. It is even more painful that you passed away after suffering from illness. I will come to see you this evening," leaving a final farewell to the deceased.

Along with his message, Im Ho shared photos taken with Choi Bul-am during his lifetime.

The released photos show Choi Bul-am and Im Ho sitting side by side in an affectionate manner, as well as the cast of "Country Diary" gathered together, smiling brightly. In particular, the presence of actors who worked on "Country Diary" for a long time, including Kim Hye-ja, the late Kim Soo-mi, Kim Yong-gyun, and Lee Gye-in, draws attention. The images also capture the lifetimes appearances of Choi Bul-am and Kim Soo-mi, who have since passed away, adding to the sense of sorrow.

Im Ho formed a bond with Choi Bul-am by appearing as Geum-dong-i, the adopted son of Chairman Kim played by Choi Bul-am, in MBC's long-running drama "Country Diary." Having acted as father and son on screen, Im Ho expressed his affectionate feelings toward the late actor using the term "Father."

Meanwhile, 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.

The deceased's funeral will be held on the morning of November 2, followed by a funeral mass presided over by Cardinal Nham Soo-jeong at Yeouido Cathedral in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The burial site is Donghwa Memorial Park in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.

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