SEOUL, South Korea. South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his stellar performance in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” was found dead at a car in a central Seoul park, according to South Korea’s emergency office.
Earlier in the day, police had reported discovering an unconscious Lee at an unidentified location in Seoul. However, local media, including Yonhap news agency, later confirmed that the actor was found lifeless in a car at a park in the South Korean capital. The report stated that Lee’s family had contacted authorities after he left home, leaving behind a message reminiscent of a suicide note.
The discovery of a charcoal briquette in the passenger seat of the vehicle added a grim detail to the incident. While the circumstances surrounding Lee’s death are still under investigation, the news has sent shockwaves through the nation and the global film community.
Lee Sun-kyun rose to international fame for his portrayal of the patriarch in Bong Joon-ho’s groundbreaking film “Parasite,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020. The actor had a prolific career in the South Korean entertainment industry, earning recognition for his roles in various television dramas, including “Coffee Prince (2007),” “Behind The White Tower,” “Pasta (2010),” and “My Mister (2018).”
In 2021, Lee further solidified his reputation by winning a Screen Actors Guild award for “cast in a motion picture” for his outstanding contribution to “Parasite.” His talent and versatility were further acknowledged when he received a nomination for Best Actor at the International Emmy Awards for his role in the sci-fi thriller “Dr. Brain” in the previous year.
Fans and colleagues alike are mourning the loss of this esteemed actor whose career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on the South Korean entertainment industry and earning him acclaim on the global stage. As investigations into the circumstances of his untimely death unfold, the world remembers Lee Sun-kyun for his extraordinary contributions to cinema and television.
(With inputs from agencies).
Paraluman P. Funtanilla
Paraluman P. Funtanilla is Tutubi News Magazine's Marketing Specialist and is a Contributing Editor. She finished her degree in Communication Arts in De La Salle Lipa. She has worked as a Digital Marketer for start-up businesses and small business spaces for the past two years. She has earned certificates from Coursera on Brand Management: Aligning Business Brand and Behavior and Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content. She also worked with Asia Express Romania TV Show.
