▲ The late Lee Seon-gyun, seeing off his family and colleagues.
On the morning of the 29th, the funeral of the late actor Lee Seon-kyun is strictly observed at the funeral hall of Seoul National University Hospital in Yeongeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. 2023.12.29 Photo Joint Reporter The late actor Lee Seon-gyun (48), who brought laughter and emotion to fans for 24 years, entered eternal rest on the 29th, receiving a final farewell from his family and colleagues.
Lee Sun-kyun’s wife, actor Jeon Hye-jin (47), and Lee Sun-kyun’s older brother and sister, as well as his bereaved family, held a funeral for Lee Sun-kyun at the funeral hall of Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno-gu, Seoul at noon on this day.
After the funeral, my eldest son, a middle school student, left the funeral home holding a portrait of the deceased smiling brightly. Jeon Hye-jin followed behind her, shedding tears while holding her little son’s hand.
▲ The late Lee Seon-gyun, seeing off his colleagues
On the morning of the 29th, the funeral of the late actor Lee Seon-kyun is strictly observed at the funeral hall of Seoul National University Hospital in Yeongeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. 2023.12.29 Joint photo reporting team Even while the remains were being transported, the bereaved family watched the deceased’s final journey with faces filled with sorrow and regret.
Fellow actors who were close friends with Lee Sun-gyun during his lifetime also stayed by his side.
Actors Jo Jin-woong, who worked with Lee Sun-kyun through the movie ‘Going to the End’, Sol Kyung-gu, who worked with Lee Sun-kyun in ‘King Maker’, Ryu Seung-ryong, who worked with him in ‘All About My Wife’, Gong Hyo-jin, who acted together in the drama ‘Pasta’, and ‘Coffee Prince’. Kim Dong-wook of ‘The 1st Store’ and others attended.
Lee Sung-min, who appeared in the drama ‘Golden Time’, could not stop crying even after the funeral ceremony was over. In addition, many actors, including Yoo Hae-jin, Park Sung-woong, and Ryu Soo-young, gave their final greetings to the deceased.
▲ A note from fans posted at the entrance of the funeral hall at Seoul National University Hospital, where the late Lee Seon-gyun’s funeral is located. Yonhap News The wall at the entrance to room 1 where the deceased’s funeral was set up was filled with notes left by fans during the funeral.
They mourned the deceased with messages such as “Goodbye, my uncle,” “The works you created with effort and sincerity have saved countless people,” “I love you forever,” and “Rest in peace now.”
The remains of the deceased will be cremated at the Suwon City Cremation Center and then enshrined at Samsung Elysium in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province.
Lee Seon-kyun, who debuted in 1999, spent a long time in obscurity and made his name known in 2007 by appearing in the dramas ‘White Tower’ and ‘Coffee Prince’s 1st Store’.
Since then, he has become a captivating actor with hit dramas such as the drama ‘Pasta’ (2010), ‘Golden Time’ (2012), the movies ‘Hwacha’ (2012), ‘All About My Wife’ (2012), and ‘Going to the End’ (2014). established itself as
In 2018, he received a lot of love overseas for his role in ‘My Mister’, in which he co-starred with IU. The following year, director Bong Joon-ho’s film ‘Parasite’ won the top prize at the Cannes International Film Festival and the American Academy Awards, making him a world star. In May of this year, the two films ‘Sleep’ and ‘Escape: Project Silence’ had the honor of being simultaneously invited to the Cannes Film Festival.
▲ Lee Sun-kyun appears at the police station again after 49 days.
Actor Lee Seon-gyun (48), who is suspected of drug use, is appearing at the Incheon Police Agency’s drug crime investigation center for his third investigation on the morning of the 23rd. 2023.12.23 Yonhap News However, it came as a shock last October when it became known that he was being investigated by the police on suspicion of drug use.
He, who tested negative for drugs in both a simple reagent test and a detailed analysis by the National Institute of Forensic Science, has expressed his unfair stance by stating, “I did not know (the drug I received) was a drug.”
Lee Sun-gyun attended the Incheon Police Agency’s drug crime investigation unit on the 23rd, underwent a third investigation, and returned the next morning.
Three days later, on the 27th, he was found dead in his car parked near Waryong Park in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Meanwhile, the day before, an official at the Incheon Police Agency explained that Lee Seon-gyun requested a private investigation through his lawyer ahead of his third and final summons, but refused, saying, “We took into consideration the safety of many reporters.”
At the same time, “Lee Seon-gyun’s lawyer requested that we use the underground parking lot of the police station (ahead of the third investigation) to avoid exposure,” he said. “Many reporters will come, and if (Lee Sun-kyun) suddenly enters the underground parking lot, I was concerned about a safety accident for the reporters.” added.
Police Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun also responded to the question, “What is your position on the critical reports that the police conducted an unreasonable investigation regarding the death of Lee Seon-kyun?” and responded, “I do not agree that such a result was obtained because the police investigation was flawed.”
Reporter Yerim Yoon
