South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, famous for his role in the 2020 Oscars-winning film “Parasite,” was found dead today of an apparent suicide. This was reported by Yonhap Agency.
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The 48-year-old was found in a vehicle in the center of the capital Seoul, the South Korean news agency said, citing police. Lee Sun-kyun was investigated on suspicion of using cannabis and other psychotropic drugs. According to several South Korean media outlets, this scandal damaged his image as a successful actor as he was deprived of television appearances and endorsement deals.
Lee appeared in several feature films directed by Hong Sang-soo, but it was with “Parasite,” directed by Bong Joon-ho, that he achieved international fame. His latest film, “Sleep,” in which he plays the role of a sleepwalking husband who terrorizes his wife, screened out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival this year.
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He spoke to reporters before an interrogation at a police station in the city of Incheon, near Seoul, in late October. “I sincerely apologize for disappointing many people by being involved in such an unfortunate incident,” he said. “I feel sorry for my family who have to endure so much pain right now.”
South Korean law is very strict regarding drug use. President Yoon Suk-yeol this year called for tougher measures to combat drug trafficking in a country where selling cannabis is punishable by life in prison. There are even prison sentences for those who return to South Korea after legally consuming cannabis abroad.
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