Seon Woo-yong-yeo and Jeon Won-ju visited the home on Jeju Island that the late Yeo Un-gye had purchased during his lifetime and reminisced about the past.
Actresses Seon Woo-yong-yeo and Jeon Won-ju visited the 2,000-pyeong home on Jeju Island that the late Yeo Un-gye had personally built during her lifetime to pay their respects to her. As they toured the house—to which the late Yeo had devoted her affection even while battling illness—the two reminisced about the past and shared their deep reflections on life.
In a video released on the YouTube channel “Sunpung Seon Woo-yeong,” Seon Woo-yeong expressed sadness as she recalled how the late Yeo Un-gye had struggled tirelessly to build the Jeju Island home even while battling cancer. After learning from a villager that the late Yeo Un-gye’s husband had remarried and was living there, the two finally visited the house to reflect on their memories with her.
Looking at the house that the late Yeo Un-gye had been unable to complete before her passing, Seon Woo-yong-yeo shared her philosophy that one should live joyfully for oneself while still alive. Jeon Won-ju also expressed her longing for the late Yeo Un-gye, mentioning the good deeds she had performed during her lifetime.
The late Yeo Un-gye passed away in 2009 at the age of 69 after a battle with lung cancer. Known as the “Nation’s Grandmother” and beloved by many during her lifetime, she showcased her unparalleled acting skills in various works, including dramas and sitcoms.
Remembering the Legacy of Yeo Woon-gye
Actresses Sunwoo Yong-nyeo and Jun Won-ju recently visited a 2,000-pyeong property in Jeju Island that was personally commissioned by the late veteran actress Yeo Woon-gye. Despite battling health issues, Yeo had dedicated significant effort to building this home before her passing in 2009, leaving behind a legacy as a beloved 'national grandmother' of Korean television.
A Reflection on Life and Friendship
During their visit to the Jeju estate, Sunwoo Yong-nyeo reflected on the importance of living life to the fullest while honoring the memory of her close friend. The emotional journey served as a poignant reminder of Yeo Woon-gye's impactful career and the enduring bond shared by her peers in the industry.