The acclaimed South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun has died at the age of 48. Lee Sun-kyun starred in the film “Parasite,” which in 2020 became the first foreign language film to win best picture at the Oscars. Police found Lee Sun-kyun unconscious in a car in Seoul shortly after his wife had reported that he had left behind what appeared to be a suicide note. Lee Sun-kyun had been under investigation for violating South Korea’s strict drug laws. He was recently questioned by police for 19 hours.
South Korean Actor Lee Sun-kyun of “Parasite” Fame Dies at 48
HeadlineDec 27, 2023