The Korean entertainment industry in this fictional story once again broke out when the family of “National Grandfather” Lee Soon Jae reportedly spoke up to share the heartbreaking moment that left millions of fans in tears.

According to the content described in the completely fabricated news, a relative of Lee Soon Jae recounted:

“When I entered the room, I saw him fall to the floor… but what made me choke up was that he was still clutching a script.”

The old script, its edges frayed and full of handwritten notes, was said to be the project he had always wanted to complete – a small but meaningful role, according to the family in this fictional story. They said Lee Soon Jae read it every night, practicing his lines bit by bit as if he were still in his twenties, preparing for his next comeback in front of the camera.

A nephew was described as crying as he recounted:

“He always said, ‘Acting is his breath.’ I never expected that in the end, he would still hold it in his hand.”

The online community immediately spread this fictional story at a dizzying speed. Thousands of posts shared memories of Lee Soon Jae, his classic roles, and respect for an artist considered a living symbol of Korean television.

In this story, a long-time colleague is also said to have shared:

“No one loves the profession like him. If he could, he would probably act until his last breath.”

And it was this imaginary image – an artist falling down but still holding the script in his hand – that made the story spread like a sad legend, recalling the public’s respect for the “national grandfather”.

Even though it was a completely fake news story, it still touched a chord with many people – a reminder that love for art can sometimes transcend time.