Lee Sun-kyun, the South Korean actor celebrated for his role in the Academy Award-winning movie "Parasite," was found deceased in a car in South Korea. This is reported by Reuters.
The discovery was made with charcoal briquettes on the passenger seat, a method associated with carbon monoxide poisoning. Police reports indicate that Lee had left a note at his home, suggesting the possibility of suicide.
Lee's death comes amidst a tumultuous period in his life, as he was recently involved in a scandal related to the use of marijuana and other illicit substances.
Drug abuse is a serious offense in South Korea, carrying a heavy social stigma. Lee had faced multiple rounds of questioning by the police in connection with the investigation.
He maintained that he was deceived into consuming the substances, claiming ignorance of their true nature. However, drug tests conducted by South Korea's National Forensic Service returned negative results.
The actor, who gained international acclaim for his portrayal of a family patriarch in "Parasite," leaves behind a legacy overshadowed by his recent legal troubles and untimely death.
His passing under such tragic circumstances has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, both in South Korea and internationally.
