(Compiled by Tanisha Mathew)
Lee Sun- Kyun, 48, was a popular Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winner 'Parasite'. | AFP
His performance in 'Parasite' earned Lee Sun- Kyun the Screen Actors Guild Award and a nomination for the International Emmy Award. | AFP
Lee Sun- Kyun started his journey in 2001 with the stage musical 'The Rocky Horror Show', and made his television debut with the sitcom 'Lovers'. | Reuters
Lee Sun- Kyun's major breakthrough came with the shows 'White Tower' (2007) and 'Coffee Prince'. He is also known for his performances in films like 'All About My Wife' (2012), 'A Hard Day' (2014) and 'Helpless' (2012). | AFP
Lee Sun- Kyun bagged the Best Actor Award for his notable role in 'Paju' (2009) at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival. He even received critical recognition for his shows 'Helpless' (mystery thriller), 'All About My Wife' (Romantic Comedy) and 'A Hard Day' (crime comedy). | AFP
In October 2023, he got into a drug abuse controversy due to which he withdrew from the production of 'No Way Out', an ongoing drama series. He was charged by the police with suspicion of using marijuana and psychoactive drugs. Though he tested negative, further investigations were to be conducted in November 2023. | AP
Lee Sun- Kyun was found dead on 27th December 2023 inside his car at a park in central Seoul. Investigation into his death is still underway. | AFP
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