Lee Sun-kyunone of the protagonists of the acclaimed South Korean film Parasites, has been found dead. The 48-year-old actor was found dead in his car this Wednesday, the news agency confirmed. Yonhap. The first indications speak of an apparent suicide.
Authorities were reportedly searching for Lee Sun-kyun after his family reported to police that he had left their home early in the morning, leaving an apparent farewell letter.
At 10:30 a.m. today, local time, South Korean police found a lifeless person inside a car parked near a park in central Seoul. Shortly after, It was confirmed that the body corresponded to that of Lee Sun-kyunone of the most popular actors in his country.
The star of Parasites He was going through a moment of great public exposure in South Korea, but not because of his artistic career. Lee Sun-kyun was under investigation on charges of having consumed marijuana and other drugs that are prohibited in the Asian nation.
Although the reason for his death has not yet been made official, a charcoal briquette. The strongest hypothesis indicates that the actor’s apparent suicide occurred due to carbon monoxide inhalation. Since he was pronounced dead at the scene, the body was not taken to a hospital. It is still unknown if an autopsy will be performed to determine if, in fact, this was the reason for his death.
Lee Sun-kyun, an actor who gained worldwide renown thanks to Parasites
Lee Sun-kyun became one of the most world-renowned Korean actors thanks to his participation in Parasites. The acclaimed proposal of Bong Joon Howhich won four Oscars in 2020, including best film, best director and best international film, catapulted his career.
However, this year the interpreter was involved in a much-discussed controversy in South Korea. The authorities were investigating him on suspicion of having used drugs on several occasions during his visits to the apartment of a woman who worked in a bar in the Gangnam district.
In accordance with YonhapLee Sun-kyun denied having used drugs by his own decision and reported being a victim of deception. The actor underwent drug tests that yielded negative results and even requested a polygraph test to prove his innocence. Likewise, the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency questioned him on several occasions.
Additional information you publish Variety indicates that seven other people were under the scrutiny of the authorities within the same investigation for drug use. The actor of Parasites claimed be the victim of a blackmail operation and extortion which had already cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars.
After the police investigations against him were announced in October, Lee Sun-kyun resigned from his role in the series No Way Out, which had just begun production. South Korean authorities placed a restriction on him so that he could not leave the country during the course of the investigation.
Lee Sun-kyun was married to the actress since 2009 Jeon Hye-jinwith whom he had two children, ages 12 and 14, respectively.