‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun dies

Best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ South Korea Famous actor Lee Sun-kyun was found dead on Wednesday. He was 48 years old.

Lee Sun was under investigation for illegal drug use during the ongoing government crackdown on drugs.

According to the Yonhap news agency, he was found in his car parked in the Seongbak district of the capital Seoul on Wednesday.

The actor’s manager began searching for him and contacted the police, who confirmed Lee Sun’s identity.

According to Reuters, Lee Sun’s wife allegedly found a suicide note after leaving their home, and police are investigating whether the actor committed suicide.

According to Yonhap, Lee was being investigated for illegal drug use during the ongoing government crackdown on drugs.

Lee’s agency ‘Hoodoo and You Entertainment’ issued a statement on Wednesday, urging the media to refrain from making any malicious comments or spreading false information. “The funeral will be held privately with family members and close friends,” the statement said.

Drug laws in South Korea are strict, and drug-related offenses usually result in a prison sentence of at least six months, while drug traffickers and habitual offenders face up to 14 years in prison. can

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Yonhap reported that Lee Sun had been questioned by the police three times on suspicion of using marijuana and other illegal drugs. The incidents reportedly took place at the home of a woman working at a large bar in Seoul’s Gangnam district since the beginning of this year, including one last week.

After a 19-hour police interrogation on Saturday night, Lee reportedly asked for a polygraph test to ascertain the truth between him and the host.

According to the Korea Herald, the woman, who is in her 20s, claimed that Lee used drugs on several occasions at her residence. The newspaper also reported that Lee filed a complaint against the woman, alleging that he extorted 3.5 million won ($270,000) from her through blackmail.

In November, he was tested negative for drugs during a police investigation.

The 2019 comedy-thriller film ‘Parasite’ became the first non-English language film to win the 2020 Academy Award for Best Picture. The film won four Oscars, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Lee Sun played prominent roles in various South Korean films, such as 2012’s ‘Helpless’ and 2014’s ‘All About My Wife’. They Oscar Award Also played the father of a wealthy family in the winning film ‘Parasite’.

In 2021, Lee Sun starred in Apple TV Plus’ inaugural Korean-language original series Dr. Brain. This six-episode science fiction thriller revolves around a stoic neurologist, Koh Si-Wun, who tries to find clues to a mysterious family accident through complex brain experiments.

This news also includes additional reporting by agencies.

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