Actor Lee Sun-gyun, who was being investigated by police on suspicion of drug use, was found dead in his car. Major foreign media outlets are quickly reporting the news of Lee’s death, noting that he starred in the movie ‘Parasite’, which won four Academy Awards.
According to the police on the 27th, the police found an unconscious man in his 40s in a car parked in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul around 10:30 am. The man was identified as actor Lee Seon-gyun. One lightning bullet was found in the passenger seat.
Mr. Lee has been under police investigation on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act since last October. He has consistently denied the charges, saying that the only evidence related to his alleged drug use was the statement of the female manager of the entertainment establishment.
Mr. Lee has been accused of administering drugs several times at the home of Mr. A, who was arrested and tried for drug use. During the police investigation, he said, “I didn’t know it was drugs. He also sued Mr. A and others for blackmail, saying, “He was threatened and robbed of 350 million won.”
Reuters explained Korea’s strict drug laws, saying that Mr. Lee was under police investigation on suspicion of using psychotropic drugs such as cannabis, and AFP said, “The actor, who was once famous for his wholesome image, was excluded from TV and commercial projects after the (drug) scandal.” “He said.
The British BBC said, “Local media reported that actor Lee Sun-gyun, well-known for the Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite,’ was found dead.” He added, “He gained international fame by playing the role of Park Dong-ik, the father of the wealthy Park family, in the film ‘Parasite.’” reported.
Germany’s Deutsche Welle (DW) also reported Lee’s death and said, “Korea has very strict laws against illegal drugs.”
Japan’s Kyodo News, TV Asahi, Nippon Television (Nitere), TBS, and Fuji News Network (FNN) also reported the news based on Korean media and poured out related reports.
The Washington Post (WP) also said, “Mr. Lee has appeared in numerous Korean movies and TV series since his debut in 1999, but received global acclaim for his role in ‘Parasite.’ “It was shaken by a drug abuse scandal,” he said.
In addition, media outlets including Australia, Turkmenistan, Vietnam, India, Singapore, and the Philippines also quickly reported the news of the death.
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Source: Donga
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