[Dispatch=Lee Myung-ju Reporter] Late actor Lee Yong-ju, a former model, has passed away.

Lee Yong-ju's funeral procession was held at 6:30 a.m. on the 31st at the funeral hall of Bundang Jesaeng Hospital in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. The burial site will be arranged at Seongnam City Funeral Culture Business Office.

The deceased passed away on the 29th due to cardiac arrest. Fellow entertainment industry colleagues visited the mortuary in the wake of the sudden news, bidding farewell on his final journey.

Cast members from tvN's 'Blue Tower' also offered their condolences. Kim Jae-woo recalled, "He was a good person who genuinely cared for his colleagues and a passionate actor."

He continued, "With sad and regretful hearts, we bid him farewell on his journey. I hope Yong-ju becomes an actor who will be remembered in people's hearts for a long time."

Kim Ho-chang shared a video from the mortuary and reminisced, "Not long ago when he said 'I won't be an actor anymore,' I told him 'You'll do well. Don't give up and go all the way.'"

He added, "I'll trust you hyung and go all the way," and promised, "Hyung, you shouldn't be in pain there and you should be happy. I'll visit you with the hyungs soon."

Comedian Jung Jin-uk also paid his respects, saying, "Our eternal 'Blue Tower' Shinbyeong. I was so happy because of you," and "My successor Yong-ju hyung, thank you and I love you."

Beyond this, Baek Bong-gi, Yoon Jinyoung, Jung Si-yeon, and Song Young-jae also visited the mortuary to bid farewell to the deceased. They also conveyed their condolences through SNS.

Lee Yong-ju began his acting career in 2004 with the film 'Thomas Ahn Jung-geun.' He became known through appearances in dramas such as 'Hello, Francesca,' 'Goong,' and 'Blue Tower.'

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