Choi Bul-am, Star of 'Investigation Chief' and 'Rural Diary', Dies at 87
The veteran Korean actor, who played Chief Park in MBC's 'Investigation Chief', died on October 30, according to the entertainment industry.
Korean actor Choi Bul-am died on October 30 at the age of 87, according to the entertainment industry, as reported by cinemacafe.net. Choi was best known to television audiences for playing Chief Park in MBC's "Investigation Chief" and Chairman Kim in "Rural Diary".
Choi also spent about 15 years appearing on KBS 1TV's "Korean People's Table" before leaving the program. Reports of health concerns followed his departure, and he said at the time that he had received treatment around his spine and that recovery was slow.
His son later said his father was hospitalized and undergoing rehabilitation, having had difficulty walking after surgery.
A documentary and earlier losses
In May this year, MBC aired the documentary "Papa, This Is Choi Bul-am" as part of its Family Month programming. Choi did not appear in person in the film about his life.
The death follows the loss of two other veteran Korean actors. Lee Soon-jae died in December last year at the age of 91, and Ahn Sung-ki died in January this year at the age of 74.
Quick answers
Who was Choi Bul-am?
Choi Bul-am was a Korean actor who played Chief Park in MBC's "Investigation Chief" and Chairman Kim in "Rural Diary", and appeared on KBS 1TV's "Korean People's Table" for about 15 years.
How old was Choi Bul-am when he died?
He was 87. His death was reported on October 30.