He was one of the actors of the Oscar-winning movie Parasite: Who is Lee Sun-kyun?

Taking his first step into his career with musical theatre, Lee found a place for himself in small and supporting roles in the television world for a long time. However, when he started starring in KBS channel's Drama City and MBC channel's Best Theater projects, his career changed dramatically. He collaborated with director Lee Yoon-Jung on Best Theater projects in the Taereung National Village episode and found himself in TV series such as Coffee Prince.

Lee Sun-kyun (March 2, 1975 – December 27, 2023) was a South Korean actor. Internationally, he was best known for his role in Bong Joon-ho's Academy Award-winning film Parasite (2019), for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award along with his castmates. He received several other awards, including a nomination for an International Emmy Award.

TV series that have increased their popularity include Coffee Prince and Behind the White Tower, which were released in 2007. Later, he starred in TV series such as Pasta, which was released in 2010, Golden Time in 2012, and My Mister in 2018. This period in Lee's career both strengthened his presence in the industry and was appreciated by the audience.

Lee, who left his mark on his big screen career with the movie Paju (2009), was awarded the Best Actor award at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival in Spain. Subsequently, he attracted attention with projects that received positive reviews; He successfully appeared in films such as Helpless (2012) in the mystery and thriller genre, All About My Wife in the romantic comedy category, and Zorlu Gün (2014), which is a combination of crime and black comedy.

Additionally, he met with the audience in the projects Night and Day (2008), Oki's Movie (2010), and Nobody's Daughter Haewon (2013), among the prominent art films of director Hong Sang-soo. In 2019, he gave an unforgettable performance in Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning film Parasite. Lee's versatile talents helped him gain an important place in the cinema world.

Lee Sun-kyun woke up in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. On May 23, 2009, he married actress Jeon Hye-jin after a seven-year relationship. From this happy union, their two sons were born on November 25, 2009, and August 9, 2011.

In October 2023, it was revealed that Lee was subject to an investigation for suspected drug use. Following this incident, he voluntarily decided to leave the new thriller drama series No Way Out, which started production just a few days before the drug use allegation emerged.

According to information received from the Incheon Metropolitan Police Department, the famous actor, who was accused of using marijuana and psychoactive drugs on October 24, 2023, was called to the police station for questioning on the 28th of the month. Additionally, an attempt was made to prevent Lee from leaving the country by imposing a travel ban on him.

The first test results taken from Lee's hair revealed that the drug test was negative. Further research was expected from November 2023. Lee initially challenged the test results conducted by police and requested an additional lie detector test through his lawyer. The complaint focuses on the unfairness of an accusation of drug use based solely on Mr A's statement and in the absence of physical evidence.

Lee Sun-kyun was found dead in his car in a park in central Seoul at 10:30 on the morning of December 27, 2023.

Full name: Lee Sun-Kyun

Date of birth: March 2, 1975

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Date of death: December 27, 2023

Place of death: Seoul, South Korea

Zodiac sign: Pisces

Spouse: Jeon Hye-jin (2009-2023)

Children: He has 2 sons.

Profession: TV Series Actor, Movie Actor

Active Years: Between 2001 and 2023