Report: "Parasite" actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead
Most recently, the police investigated the actor on drug charges. According to media reports, Lee was banned from television and advertising projects as a result. South Korea has very strict anti-drug laws.
Lee is best known to international audiences from the 2019 film"Parasite" by director Bong Joon Ho. The black comedy was the first non-English-language film in history to win the top prize for Best Picture at the 2020 Oscars and was also awarded the Oscars for Best International Film, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
"Parasite", a mixture of social satire and thriller, is about the scion of a poor South Korean family who gets a job as a tutor for the daughter of a rich businessman - played by Lee. With black humor, the film tells how the son gradually places his entire family as employees with his new employer. The movie then heads towards a bloody ending.
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- The Yonhap News Agency reported that Lee's death was an unexpected turn of events, following his recent drug-related investigations.
- The police found no signs of foul play in theactor's vehicle parked in Seoul, but the cause of death remains under investigation.
- Despite his tragic end, Lee left a lasting impact on the film industry with his role in "Parasite," which won multiple Oscars.
- The "Parasite" actor, Lee Sun-kyun, was reportedly banned from television and advertising projects due to his drug charges.
- The Oxford-educated actor, who was born in South Korea, was praised for his performance in the Academy Award-winning film "Parasite."
- Following the drug charges, Lee's career took a turn for the worse, affecting his reputation in the entertainment industry and his future prospects.
- In the hit film "Parasite," Lee played a crucial role, delivering a powerful performance that was widely celebrated by critics and audiences alike.
Source: www.stern.de
