Key facts
- Veteran actor Choi Bool-am died at age 87 on Oct. 29, 2026.
- President Lee Jae Myung extended condolences for Choi's death.
- Choi was known for his portrayals of paternal characters.
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday extended "deep condolences" over the death of veteran actor Choi Bool-am, calling him the "father of our era." Choi died the previous day at the age of 87 at a hospital where he was receiving treatment. Since beginning his television career in 1967, Choi had been known for his portrayals of paternal characters in popular TV series. Lee wrote on his X account that Choi would remain in people's hearts as a detective who safeguards justice and a loving father, referencing the TV roles that made him widely loved.