The South Korean actor of the Oscar-winning film “Parasite” has died at the age of 48.

The South Korean actor of the Oscar-winning film “Parasite” has died at the age of 48.


Lee Sun-kyun was found dead in his car in a central park in Seoul, South Korea

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun48 years old, known for his starring role in the Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’was found dead in his car in a central park in Seoul, the emergency room office announced South Korea. The initial warning came when police discovered Lee unconscious at an unidentified location in the South Korean capital.

This was reported by local media, including the news agency Yonhap, the search for the actor was launched after his family reported him missing, highlighting that he had left home after leaving a note that resembled a suicide note. The exact circumstances of the actor’s death are being investigated by the police.

Lee Sun-kyun, who stood out for playing the head of a wealthy family in ‘Parasite’ (2019), gained international recognition by receiving the Screen Actors Guild Award in 2021 in the “casting for a motion picture” category for the same role. His performance in the sci-fi thriller “Dr. Brain” also earned him a nomination for best actor at the International Emmy Awards the previous year.

Before his international rise with “Parasite,” Lee was already a familiar figure on Korean screens, with appearances in acclaimed productions including the drama series “Coffee Prince (2007)” and the medical dramas “Behind The White Tower,” “Pasta ( 2010))” and “My Lord (2018)”. /AP.

Source: Terra

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