‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-Kyun Found Dead in Seoul: Police Investigation Continues

Lee Sun-Kyun, renowned for his role in “Parasite,” has been found dead in Seoul, South Korea.

Lee Sun-kyun, the acclaimed South Korean actor celebrated for his role in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” was discovered deceased in a car in Seoul, South Korea, authorities confirmed. This tragic revelation comes after an extensive police search following reports of the actor’s disappearance.

Seoul’s Seongbuk police station informed that Lee, 48, was found initially in an unconscious state within the parked car in northern Seoul. Emergency responders later confirmed his passing. The circumstances surrounding his demise, including the possibility of self-inflicted harm, have not been disclosed by the authorities.

Media reports, citing sources including Yonhap news agency, indicated that Lee’s family had reported his departure from home after a message resembling a suicide note was discovered.

Lee’s body has been moved to a nearby Seoul hospital, as detailed by Seongbuk police.

The actor gained international acclaim for his role in “Parasite,” a groundbreaking movie that earned numerous accolades, including Oscars for Best Picture and other categories in 2020. Despite his success, Lee had been embroiled in a police investigation related to alleged drug use, vehemently asserting that he was unaware of the substances he had consumed.