‘Parasite’ actor found dead
In the morning, Lee Sun-kyun was found dead in his own car in a park in Seoul. It was previously reported that police were searching for the actor after his family reported that he had suddenly disappeared and left what appeared to be a suicide note.
It is known that popular actor Lee Sun-kyun was found dead at the scene with a charcoal briquette on the front passenger seat.
Previously, Lee’s manager told police that the actor left home after writing a note to his family. And that the famous actor’s car also disappeared. Following the news, the manager visited Lee’s home in Cheondam-dong in southern Seoul because he was out of contact, but did not find him there. However, his body was discovered by the police.
His body was subsequently taken to Seoul National University Hospital.
It was previously reported that the actor was experiencing problems with drugs and there was even information that his death occurred amid an investigation into illegal drug use. Although the actor himself assured that he is innocent.
Lee Sung Kyung (Kinorium)
What is known about Lee Sun-kyun’s acting career?
The 48-year-old actor became a global success after Parasite, in which he played the lead role, won an Oscar in 2020.
In 2021, the man received a Screen Actors Guild Award along with his colleagues in the film “Parasite.”
But in 2022, he was also nominated for the award for Best Actor at the International Emmy Awards for his role in the science fiction film “Doctor Brain.”
In 2023, Jason Yoo’s horror film “The Dream” and Kim Dae Gon’s disaster thriller “Project Silence” were invited to the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.
Lee Sung Kyung (Kinorium)
