MOVIE NEWS – South Korean star actor Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his role in the Oscar-winning movie ‘Parasite,’ passed away under tragic circumstances at the age of 48. His body was discovered in a car parked in a Seoul park, with signs suggesting suicide.

Prior to his death, Lee was under intense investigation for alleged illegal drug use, a serious offense in South Korea. He was under significant pressure, especially after claiming that he had unknowingly consumed prohibited substances. Lee, best known for his performance in ‘Parasite,’ is suspected to have committed suicide in a central Seoul park. His demise came amid a rigorous police probe into his alleged drug use, which has garnered substantial media attention in South Korea.

During the investigation, Lee underwent several police interrogations, with the last one lasting up to 19 hours. He maintained that the substances given to him in a Seoul bar, purportedly as sleep aids, were actually illegal drugs that he had ingested unknowingly. This allegation had severe repercussions, jeopardizing his career and leading to his exclusion from several TV and commercial projects.

Throughout his career, Lee appeared in numerous acclaimed films and TV series. He gained international fame as the wealthy yet superficial patriarch in ‘Parasite.’ In addition, he starred in thrillers like ‘Helpless’ and the award-winning TV series ‘My Mister.’ Lee’s wife, Jeon Hye-jin, is also an award-winning actress, and the couple had two children together.

Lee’s death has caused a profound shock in both South Korean and international communities, highlighting South Korea’s strict drug laws and the treatment of celebrities in such cases.

Sources: Al Jazeera​​, Heavy​​, és Reuters​​