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'Parasite' Actor Lee Sun-Kyun Found Dead In Car

Lee was under investigation by South Korean authorities over illegal drugs.

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South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in Parasite, was found dead amidst drug use allegations

According to South Korean news agency, Yonhap, police discovered the 48-year-old actor unconscious in a car at a park in Seoul.

His wife had reported that he had left home earlier that day.

Image via Free Malaysia Today

Lee had been under investigation by South Korean authorities over illegal drugs

His investigation, during which he was questioned by the police multiple times on suspicions of using marijuana and other illegal substances, was part of the South Korean government's crackdown on illegal drugs.

Under South Korea's strict drug laws, perpetrators are punishable by imprisonment.

Lee's death marks a tragic loss for the South Korean entertainment industry

Born in 1975, Lee starred in various South Korean films and played the lead in Apple TV+'s Dr. Brain series in 2021, portraying a neurologist investigating a family tragedy through brain experiments. He was also known for his roles in popular K-dramas like Coffee Prince, Pasta, and My Mister.

He found international fame after starring in the Oscar-winning film, Parasite.

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