Lee Sun-kyun, who starred in the film, which won Best Picture parasiteAccording to various news reports, he died in Seoul, South Korea after going missing. He was 48.
South Korea’s disaster management agency confirmed the news to the Associated Press on Wednesday.
Authorities searched for the actor after his family reported finding a note that appeared to be a suicide note. South Korean media reported that Lee was found dead in a car in a park in Seoul.
He was arrested on allegations of drug use and is under investigation as the South Korean government continues to crack down on illegal drugs. As a result, Lee is said to have given up on the drama No way outwhich has just started production.
Local news service Yonhap reported that Lee was questioned by authorities several times, including for 19 hours last weekend. The actor said that he was tricked into taking drugs.
Lee played the role of a wealthy architect whose family lives a seemingly charmed life parasite. He and his co-stars won the 2020 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
He also starred in Apple TV+’s 2021 Korean thriller drama DR BrainHe received an International Emmy Award nomination for his performance.
Source: Deadline
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