Globally renowned actor Lee Sun Kyun of “Parasite” and “My Mister” has passed away in a tragic incident. With his recent passing, stories begin unveiling regarding Lee Sun Kyun last moments, farewell message, cause of death, and how his family is coping with this tragedy. Join us as we dive deep into the stories behind the passing of the actor and everything he left behind.
*THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS REPORTS AND MENTIONS OF BULLYING, SELF-HARM, AND SUICIDE CASES THAT MAY BE DISTURBING FOR SOME READERS. PLEASE PROCEED WITH CAUTION*
The Mixed Reactions on The Passing of “Parasite” Actor Lee Sun Kyun
As we mourn the death of Lee Sun Kyun, various stories have emerged about this “Parasite” and “My Mister” actor.
On December 27, reports from Korean media showered the actor with both praises and questions. Meanwhile, while the global filming community mourned his death, some Korean netizens enthusiastically criticized Lee Sun Kyun for making such an extreme choice as his cause of death.
Here are some of the hidden stories unveiled following Lee Sun Kyun’s passing, including his last footage, note, cause of death, and the family he left behind
Stories Behind His Passing: Footage, Farewell Message, Cause of Death, and Family
A Mysterious Post Appeared Before the Death of Lee Sun Kyun Went Public
The official news of Lee Sun Kyun’s passing first emerged from TV Chosun’s exclusive report on December 27 at approximately 11 AM KST, after police found him unconscious in his car.
However, 13 minutes before this official confirmation, a mysterious post appeared on an online community, MLBPARK. An anonymous user uploaded a post at around 10.47 AM KST, mentioning that actor Lee Sun Kyun had passed away.
Since the post appeared out of nowhere, netizens initially responded with skepticism and disbelief. They even criticized the poster for making malicious comments about the actor.
Yet, once the official news broke and the post proved to be true, the public wondered how the OP knew about Lee Sun Kyun’s death even before it went public with the media. Therefore, many speculated that the posted was possibly a police or fire department official.
Possible Cause of Death of Lee Sun Kyun
It is extremely regrettable, but the police and Korean media concluded the cause of death of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun Kyun as suicide.
On December 27 at approximately 10.12 AM, the police accepted an emergency call from a woman reporting that her husband had left the house after leaving a suspicious note. Immediately, police conducted an extensive search for the man.
Then, at 10.30 AM, the first responders eventually located the man’s vehicle at a park in Jongno-gu. Inside the vehicle, the man was already unconscious, so they immediately rushed him to the hospital.
Unexpectedly, first responders also found traces of charcoal briquettes near his body. With these traces and the note he left behind, the police believed that Lee Sun Kyun’s cause of death was because he took his own life by inhaling the charcoal briquettes.
Lee Sun Kyun Left His Last Will on a Note for His Wife and Company – What Did He Say?
In the emergency call reporting Lee Sun Kyun’s disappearance, the “Parasite” actor had reportedly left his last will.
Korean media suspected that Lee Sun Kyun’s wife, Jeon Hye Jin, was the one who made the call. However, others also suggested that it was his manager who first noticed that Lee Sun Kyun had been unreachable.
Later that night, TV Chosun then revealed what Lee Sun Kyun said in his farewell message. According to the report, Lee Sun Kyun wrote a farewell message to his wife, Jeon Hye Jin, in a memo format. He only stated that he was sorry and couldn’t think of any other way.
“We can’t do anything else; this is our only option.”
Lee Sun Kyun’s last message to his wife, Jeon Hye Jin.
Along with his wife, Jeon Hye Jin, Lee Sun Kyun also expressed his regret to his company. He apologized for the massive amount of penalty fees due to his drug case allegations.
“I apologize for the high penalty fees related to the advertisement and film.”
Lee Sun Kyun’s last message to his company.
The Last Moments and Footage of Lee Sun Kyun Before the Incident
Additionally, Korean media also revealed what seemed to be the last CCTV footage of Lee Sun Kyun’s car before his tragic death.
A nearby café’s security camera, located around 100 meters from the incident site, reportedly captured footage of a car thought to be Lee Sun Kyun’s. The footage shows the car passing by at 11:44 PM on December 26, heading towards the park’s parking area.
An authoritative official confirmed this route was the only way to reach the incident location. The camera recorded the car’s arrival in the parking lot, but there was no footage of it leaving until the police discovered the scene.
This indicates that Lee Sun Kyun may have been at the location for about 12 hours before the police found him.
Still, the police would have to confirm if the car in the video is actually Lee Sun Kyun’s after they analyzed the footage during their investigation.
Meanwhile, several of the actor’s neighbors reportedly witnessed him with dark expressions a few days before the incident.
- “I saw Lee in the elevator a few days back and said hello. He seemed really down.”
- “I bumped into him recently in the elevator and greeted him, too.”
- “Living in the same building, I was shocked to hear the news.”
- “Since it’s a sensitive matter, everyone in the building is keeping quiet.”
- “This isn’t something for outsiders to get involved in.”
Relatives and Colleagues Pay Respect at Private Funeral: Lee Sun Kyun Wife Jeon Hye Jin and His Family are the Chief Mourners
Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is currently hosting the quiet mortuary of the late Lee Sun Kyun. Despite the presence of reporters following the confirmation of his death, strict security measures are preventing entry. The actor’s coffin is set to be carried out at midnight on December 29, with the burial planned in Seonyeong, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. Lee Sun Kyun’s wife, Jeon Hye Jin, and his brothers are leading mourners.
The funeral services for Lee Sun Kyun are taking place in Room 1 of the Seoul National University Hospital Funeral Hall. The procession is scheduled for the morning of December 29, with the burial in Sunyeong, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. Jeon Hye Jin, his wife, is expected to stay at the funeral hall throughout.
The funeral hall is seeing a steady flow of colleagues coming to pay their respects. Film director Lee Won Seok, who worked with Lee Sun Kyun on “Killing Romance,” visited around 5 PM. Actor Cho Jin Woong, replacing Lee Sun Kyun in “No Way Out,” arrived in shock. They had previously worked together in “A Hard Day.”
Other notable figures like Lee Jung Jae, Sul Kyung Gu, Kim Sang Ho, and director Byun Sung Hyun were also spotted at the funeral hall.
Police Concludes the Drug Case After Heavy Criticism
Following the death of Lee Sun Kyun, the police have announced the closure of their investigation into the actor’s alleged drug use. The police stated that no charges would be filed, and the case is concluding. They also addressed rumors of a forced confession involving Lee Sun Kyun.
“There was no coercion during the investigation. Throughout the three questioning sessions, Lee Sun Kyun was accompanied by two attorneys. This is all documented on CCTV.”
Police.
This puts an end to the speculations surrounding the investigation and the actor’s involvement.
KBS and Garo Sero Research Institute Face Massive Criticism for Causing “Parasite” Actor Lee Sun Kyun and His Family to Suffer
On December 26, the contentious YouTube channel “Garo Sero Research Institute” disclosed a phone call recording involving an individual, referred to as A, who accused actor Lee Sun Kyun of drug use. This release sparked a wave of mixed reactions due to the sensitive personal details shared in the call. National media KBS then used the same phone conversation in a report.
The following day, reports surfaced of Lee Sun Kyun’s tragic death. Lee Sun Kyun’s body was discovered in a vehicle, with suspicions of CO2 poisoning as a probable cause of death, indicated by the presence of coal in his car.
In the wake of these events, on the afternoon of December 27, MBC announcer Lee Sun Young directed her criticism against KBS on social media.
She questioned the motivations behind the KBS’s report, which revealed a private phone conversation between Lee Sun Kyun and a manager of an adult entertainment establishment.
Lee Sun Young criticized the report for potentially contributing to Lee Sun Kyun’s cause of death and the ongoing pain it causes his family, including his wife and children. She also highlighted the permanent digital footprint of the recording and its impact on the family’s healing process.
Concluding her message, Lee Sun Young reflected on Lee Sun Kyun’s choice and expressed concern for his surviving family members. She hoped for their protection and remembered the actor fondly for his acting, wishing him peace.
The Suspect in the Blackmail Case Attempted to Escape Following the Tragic Incident
Following the news of Lee Sun Kyun’s passing and his tragic cause of death, police recently apprehended a 28-year-old woman, known only as ‘A,’ who attempted to escape after extorting a substantial amount of money from the late Lee Sun Kyun.
Legal sources disclosed on December 27 that the Incheon Police Agency’s Metropolitan Investigation Unit had secured an arrest warrant for her on charges of extortion and blackmail.
This woman is the other suspect who had blackmailed Lee Sun Kyun along with the room salon manager.
‘A’ had failed to appear for her scheduled court hearing at the Incheon District Court the previous day without giving any reason for her absence. She was already under a pre-arrest warrant.
The police then initiated a search and eventually arrested her on the same day, fulfilling the conditions of both the pre-arrest and the issued arrest warrants.
Currently, ‘A’ is being held at the Nonyeon Police Station in Incheon. She is waiting for her warrant hearing, set for December 28 at 2:30 PM, under the direction of Judge Lee Kyu Hoon, the Incheon District Court’s chief judge of warrants.
The Heavy Burdens that Lee Sun Kyun Wife and Family Must Endure Amid the Hard Times
With the passing of Lee Sun Kyun, the public’s attention is now focused on all the burden that his wife and family must endure.
In October, allegations surfaced about Lee Sun Kyun having an extramarital affair with a bar manager and purported drug use at her residence.
Reports indicate that his wife, Jeon Hye-jin, was deeply shocked, almost to the point of fainting, when she learned about her husband’s affair, and she was highly concerned about the impact on their children.
In addition to this scandal, the “Parasite” actor allegedly borrowed 350 million won (approximately 270,000 USD) from his assistant, a move he kept hidden from Jeon Hye Jin. This loan was reportedly due to blackmail by the room salon manager.
It means that with Lee Sun Kyun’s death, his family and wife Jeon Hye Jin are now facing a massive debt. In addition, she saw several of her advertisement deals get canceled. South Korean media outlets reported that she likely had to pay substantial compensation to the brands impacted by her husband’s scandal.
To deal with these consequences, Jeon Hye-jin reportedly sold a building in Nonhyeon, Gangnam, for 15 billion won (about 11 million USD).
Furthermore, the situation forced her to make the heart-wrenching decision to live apart from her son. Amid the turmoil of Lee Sun Kyun’s affair and drug allegations, she arranged for her second son to go abroad, shielding him from the controversy.
That is why several Korean netizens criticized Lee Sun Kyun for making such an extreme decision.
Rest In Peace, Lee Sun Kyun
Finally, now that the police have closed his case, let us hope that “Parasite” actor Lee Sun Kyun will be able to rest in peace. Hopefully, there will be no more similar cases in the future.
Our team of writers at Kpoppost would like to express our deepest condolences for the passing of Lee Sun Kyun, and wish that hais family would stay strong amid these difficult moments.
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If you or someone you know is at risk of self-harm or suicide, take immediate action. Reach out to specialized crisis intervention and suicide prevention agencies. Help is available in the US and globally. Remember, seeking help is courageous, not a sign of weakness. Act now, reach out, and let’s be there for one another. Together we can save lives.
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I hope he can rest in peace now.. 🙁