“Parasite” actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in South Korea, officials say

Actor Lee Solar-kyun of the Oscar-winning film “Parasite” has died, South Korea’s emergency workplace stated Wednesday.

Lee was discovered useless in a automotive in a central Seoul park on Wednesday, it stated.

Police earlier stated an unconscious Lee was found at an unidentified Seoul location.

South Korean media shops together with Yonhap information company reported that police had been trying to find Lee after his household reported he left dwelling after writing a message just like a suicide word earlier Wednesday.

Yonhap stated a person was later discovered unconscious on the Seoul park and that police recognized him as Lee. It stated a charcoal briquette was found within the passenger seat of the automotive. 

Lee was finest identified for his position in “Parasite,” during which he performed the top of a rich household. In 2021, he gained a Display Actors Guild award for “solid in a movement image” for his position in the identical movie.

He was nominated for the perfect actor on the Worldwide Emmy Awards for his efficiency within the sci-fi thriller “Dr. Mind” final 12 months.

Lee was a well-known determine on Korean screens for many years earlier than his “Parasite” fame overseas. He turned well-known for his position in a well-liked drama collection, “Espresso Prince (2007),” and gained mainstream reputation with the medical drama “Behind The White Tower,” adopted by “Pasta (2010)” and My Mister (2018).”

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