Prominent South Korean actor Lee Sun Kyun, known for his roles in acclaimed films such as Parasite, Coffee Prince, and A Hard Day, has tragically passed away amid a drug-related controversy, according to South Korean authorities. The news emerged on December 27 when Seoul Seongbuk Police Station responded to an emergency call reporting an unconscious man found in a parked car at Waryong Park. The caller, identified as Lee Sun Kyun’s wife, expressed concern over her husband’s well-being after he left home, leaving behind a note hinting at suicidal intentions.
The 48-year-old actor had been under public scrutiny since October, facing allegations of drug use, which led to his withdrawal from several upcoming projects. The police confirmed the individual’s identity as Lee Sun Kyun following the mysterious phone call. Evidence, including burning charcoal briquettes in the car, pointed towards suicide. Subsequent investigations revealed that Lee Sun Kyun had been under police scrutiny for alleged drug use since October.
In a tragic turn of events, the actor left behind either a suicide note or a ‘will’ for his wife, as confirmed by authorities responding to the distress call. The police received a call from Lee Sun Gyun’s wife, stating that her husband had left the house after drafting a note resembling a will.
The drug case involving Lee Sun Gyun, along with other industry A-listers like BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, had been a focal point of public attention. G-Dragon managed to clear his name through multiple narcotics tests, while Lee Sun Kyun’s situation remained uncertain. Despite a detailed analysis by the National Institute of Forensic Science confirming the absence of drugs following a reagent test, the actor continued to face police investigations. On the 26th, he sought a lie detector test in an effort to clear his name amidst the ongoing controversy.