2023-12-27 07:05:00
“Parasite” actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead (AP)
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, a member of the cast of the film ‘Parasites’, was found dead this Wednesday, while he was being investigated for a case of alleged drug use, the Yonhap news agency reported.
Lee, 48, was found unconscious inside a car parked in a park in central Seoul at 10:30 a.m. local time this Wednesday (1:30 GMT), the aforementioned media reported.
A charcoal briquette was found in the passenger seat and the police were informed that Lee had left an apparent suicide note in his home, which is why they believe he took his own life.
Lee was being investigated on suspicion of having used marijuana and other drugs illegal in South Korea at the residence of a hostess who works at an upscale bar in the Gangnam district on several occasions since the beginning of the year.
The 48-year-old South Korean star was being investigated in a drug use case (REUTERS/FILE)
The actor had undergone three interrogations, the most recent last weekend, in which he was questioned for 19 hours, and had told investigators that said young lady had tricked him into consuming the substances, without him knowing what he was taking.
Lee had tested negative for drugs in the reagent test he underwent during the investigation, as well as in a laboratory test conducted by the National Forensic Service in November.
The interpreter had submitted a request this Tuesday to the police department leading the investigation to undergo a polygraph test, claiming his innocence.
Lee filed a lawsuit in October against two people, including the aforementioned hostess, for blackmailing him after news of his alleged drug use surfaced.
The woman was detained last month and police are believed to have requested an arrest warrant for the other person, according to Yonhap.
Lee Sun-kyun was born on March 2, 1975 in Seoul, South Korea, with a distinguished career in his country that spanned more than two decades, gaining prominence in both television and film.
Lee, 48, was found unconscious inside a car parked in a park in central Seoul (YONHAP)
He graduated from the Korea National University of Arts, where he majored in theater. She began her career in theater before transitioning to the screen. Her television debut came in 2004 with a role in the series “Drama City.” However, she gained greater notoriety with her participation in television series such as “Coffee Prince” (2007) and “My Mister” (2018), which earned her recognition from the public and critics.
In the film field, Sun-kyun participated in several notable films, including “A Hard Day” (2014) and “Parasite” (2019). The latter, directed by Bong Joon-ho, received international acclaim and multiple awards, including the Oscar for Best Picture. In “Parasite,” Sun-kyun played Park Dong-ik, a role that cemented his status as a versatile and talented actor.
Sun-kyun has been recognized with several awards for his work, including the Baeksang Arts Award for his performance in “My Mister.” His ability to play a variety of characters has established him as a respected figure in the Korean entertainment industry.
(With information from EFE)
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