'Goryeo–Khitan War' Actor Jeon Seung-jae Collapses on Set… Dies at 47 After a Two-Year Illness

A Tragic End for a Performer of Relentless Resolve

Actor 'Jeon Seung-jae', who had suddenly collapsed on the set of KBS 2TV's epic drama 'Goryeo–Khitan War', did not manage to rise from his hospital bed. He was 47. The end to an intense two-year-long battle left viewers and the broadcasting industry with heavy grief.

According to the broadcasting industry on the 29th, the late actor passed away that day and entered eternal rest. Earlier, 'Jeon Seung-jae' was waiting for 'Goryeo–Khitan War' filming at a drama set in Suwon in 2024 when he was found collapsed after losing consciousness from a 'brain hemorrhage'. With time of the essence, he was rushed to a hospital for emergency surgery, but after a long fight, he was not able to return to his fans.

Debuting with the blockbuster 'The Great Battle', a work that marked a milestone in Korean film history in 2004, the actor quietly built his own acting philosophy. He later appeared in numerous screen works across a range of genres—including 'Miss and Mistress', 'Sinkhole', 'Korea', and 'Extreme Festival'—sharing the screen with audiences. Even if he wasn't the main star under the flashiest spotlights, he was a true 'scene stealer', imprinting an unmistakable presence in every project.

Because his passion for acting on set was hotter than anyone's, the unexpected loss has left deep sorrow for fellow actors and staff. The sincere footsteps 'Jeon Seung-jae' left behind on screen and television will remain in viewers' memories for a long time.