"She is in a nursing hospital," he said, shedding tears... Sad news of Choi Soo-jong's mother's passing on the 25th

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According to the entertainment industry on the 26th, Choi Soo-jongs mother, the late Lee Sook-kyung, passed away on the 25th. She was 89 years old.Family members, including Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra, have been listed as chief mourners and are keeping vigil for the deceased.The wake is being held in Special Room No. 1 at the Sinchon Severance Funeral Hall at Yonsei University in Seoul. The funeral procession will depart at 8:00 AM on the 29th, and the burial site will be Rodem Park.Last year, Choi Soo-jong appeared on MBNs 30th anniversary three-part special series Puzzle Trip, where he shed tears while confessing, My mother is ill and staying at a nursing hospital.Also on the same program, he recalled his middle school days, saying, When I was in my second year of middle school, my father retired and my family immigrated to South America. I remained in Korea alone because of my studies. He, who reunited with his father after becoming an adult, said, My father passed away overseas. It always weighs on my mind that I couldnt be by his side during his final moments. Regarding his mother, he added, My mother is ill again. She is gradually losing her ability to recognize people. While taking portraits for the elderly, my parents faces flashed through my mind.Choi Soo-jong, who debuted in 1987 with the KBS drama *The Tree Where Love Blossoms*, rose to become a national actor by appearing in dramas such as *First Love*, *Son and Daughter*, *My Only One*, *The Goryeo-Khitan War*, *Imjin War 1592*, *Into the Flames*, *Dream of the Great King*, *Dae Jo-yeong*, and *God of the Sea*. In 1993, he married fellow actress Ha Hee-ra, establishing themselves as a representative loving couple in the entertainment industry. They have one son and one daughter.

According to the entertainment industry on the 26th, Choi Soo-jong's mother, the late Lee Sook-kyung, passed away on the 25th. She was 89 years old.

Family members, including Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra, have been listed as chief mourners and are keeping vigil for the deceased.

The wake is being held in Special Room No. 1 at the Sinchon Severance Funeral Hall at Yonsei University in Seoul. The funeral procession will depart at 8:00 AM on the 29th, and the burial site will be Rodem Park.

Last year, Choi Soo-jong appeared on MBN's 30th anniversary three-part special series "Puzzle Trip," where he shed tears while confessing, "My mother is ill and staying at a nursing hospital."

Also on the same program, he recalled his middle school days, saying, "When I was in my second year of middle school, my father retired and my family immigrated to South America. I remained in Korea alone because of my studies." He, who reunited with his father after becoming an adult, said, "My father passed away overseas. It always weighs on my mind that I couldn't be by his side during his final moments." Regarding his mother, he added, "My mother is ill again. She is gradually losing her ability to recognize people. While taking portraits for the elderly, my parents' faces flashed through my mind."

Choi Soo-jong, who debuted in 1987 with the KBS drama *The Tree Where Love Blossoms*, rose to become a national actor by appearing in dramas such as *First Love*, *Son and Daughter*, *My Only One*, *The Goryeo-Khitan War*, *Imjin War 1592*, *Into the Flames*, *Dream of the Great King*, *Dae Jo-yeong*, and *God of the Sea*. In 1993, he married fellow actress Ha Hee-ra, establishing themselves as a representative loving couple in the entertainment industry. They have one son and one daughter.