Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young mourns actor Choi Bul-am, dead at 87
Choi Bul-am died around 10 p.m. on October 29, 2026, at a hospital in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, while receiving inpatient treatment.
South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young publicly mourned the death of actor Choi Bul-am in a social media tribute posted on October 30, 2026, according to joynews24.com. Choi Bul-am died at around 10 p.m. on October 29, 2026, at a hospital in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, where he was receiving inpatient treatment. He was 87.
The funeral hall has been set up in Room 20 of the Asan Medical Center funeral home in Seoul, with the funeral procession scheduled for 7 a.m. on November 2. The funeral is being conducted as a ChildFund Korea director's funeral (초록우산 어린이재단장) in honor of the deceased's work for children's and youth rights.
Choi Bul-am was known for roles including the righteous Detective Park in 수사반장, the kindly father in 전원일기, and as host of 한국인의 밥상. He is survived by his spouse, actress Kim Min-ja.
In June 2026, Minister Choi visited Choi Bul-am in his hospital room, where the actor greeted him with his characteristic hearty laugh and said they should share a glass of makgeolli once he was discharged.
Quick answers
When did actor Choi Bul-am die?
Choi Bul-am died at around 10 p.m. on October 29, 2026, at a hospital in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, while receiving inpatient treatment. He was 87.
When is Choi Bul-am's funeral procession?
The funeral procession is scheduled for 7 a.m. on November 2, with the funeral hall set up in Room 20 of the Asan Medical Center funeral home in Seoul.
What is a ChildFund Korea director's funeral?
The funeral is being conducted as a ChildFund Korea director's funeral (초록우산 어린이재단장) in honor of Choi Bul-am's work for children's and youth rights.