Lee Sun Kyun & drug charges: Why was Parasite actor under investigation
1 year ago

Lee Sun Kyun & drug charges: Why was Parasite actor under investigation

Hindustan Times  

Lee Sun Kyun, a renowned figure in the Korean entertainment industry, was discovered dead in his car on December 27. All you need to know about Lee Sun Kyun and his drug case Who is South Korean actor Lee Sun Kyun? Lee Sun Kyun's alleged involvement in a drug case emerged in October On October 20, actor Lee Sun Kyun's alleged use of illegal drugs was officially confirmed, leading to the initiation of an investigation. Lee Sun Kyun opened up about the case for the first time On October 28, the actor issued a public apology referring to the case he was involved in. I will sincerely and truthfully answer during the investigation” Lee Sun Kyun tested negative Despite careful examination to address drug use queries, it was proven on November 3 that actor Lee Sun Kyun's hair was clean of drug residues.

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K-drama star Song Jae-lim dies aged 39: Tragedy as friend finds star's body at his home with 'note found at the scene'
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

K-drama star Song Jae-lim dies aged 39: Tragedy as friend finds star's body at his home with 'note found at the scene'

Daily Mail  

A South Korean K-drama actor has tragically died aged 39. Song Jae-lim, who was known for starring in the TV series Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead at his home in Seoul on November 7, according to Seoul Seongdong Police. Song Jae-lim, who was known for starring in the TV series Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead at …

K-drama star Song Jae-lim dies aged 39: Tragedy as friend finds star's body at his home with 'note found at the scene'
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

K-drama star Song Jae-lim dies aged 39: Tragedy as friend finds star's body at his home with 'note found at the scene'

Daily Mail  

A South Korean K-drama actor has tragically died aged 39. Song Jae-lim, who was known for starring in the TV series Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead at his home in Seoul on November 7, according to Seoul Seongdong Police. Song Jae-lim, who was known for starring in the TV series Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead at …

K-pop producer ‘Shinsadong Tiger’ found dead at his studio
10 months, 2 weeks ago

K-pop producer ‘Shinsadong Tiger’ found dead at his studio

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lee Ho-yang, a prominent K-pop …

Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-Winning ‘Parasite’ Died of Social Murder
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-Winning ‘Parasite’ Died of Social Murder

The Diplomat  

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm, please seek help immediately. And those who read a bit more find out that Lee was the latest body count in South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s “war on drugs.” But there’s more to it. Emile Durkheim, a French sociologist, posited that each and every suicide is never an isolated, …

A movie star, a suicide and a nation’s war on drugs
10 months, 4 weeks ago

A movie star, a suicide and a nation’s war on drugs

LA Times  

Ju Ji-hoon, from left, Lee Sun-kyun and Kim Hee-won pose for photographers at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. “These sorts of A-lister celebrity drug scandals are almost unheard of in South Korea,” said Kim Hern-sik, a pop culture critic who has spoken about Lee’s case on national television. In a written statement, a spokesperson for police denied that …

Parasite director Bong Joon-ho calls for investigation into Lee Sun-kyun's death: We want the results to be made public
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Parasite director Bong Joon-ho calls for investigation into Lee Sun-kyun's death: We want the results to be made public

Hindustan Times  

Lee Sun-kyun, a renowned figure in the Korean entertainment industry, was found dead in his car on December 27. A new report from Variety stated that on Friday, Parasite director Boon Joon-ho led a press conference in Seoul and called for an inquiry into the police investigative process. Bong Joon-ho and Lee Sun-kyun worked in Parasite. What Bong Joon-ho said …

Director Bong Joon Ho, Korean artists call for probe into ‘Parasite’ actor’s death
1 year ago

Director Bong Joon Ho, Korean artists call for probe into ‘Parasite’ actor’s death

LA Times  

Lee Sun Kyun, second from left, starred in the thriller “Parasite,” directed by Bong Joon Ho, right. Film director Bong Joon Ho is among a collective of Korean artists calling for a new investigation into the death of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun Kyun. Now, Bong — who collaborated with Lee on the 2020 Oscar-winning thriller “Parasite” — joins other Korean …

Korean actor Cho Yeo-jeong remembers late 'Parasite' co-star Lee Sun-kyun in New Year's post
1 year ago

Korean actor Cho Yeo-jeong remembers late 'Parasite' co-star Lee Sun-kyun in New Year's post

Hindustan Times  

Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" was a stinging satire on class divides in South Korea and etched history in 2020 when it became the first non-English film to win an Academy Award for best picture. HT Image Cho played Choi Yeon-gyo, the Park family matriarch, opposite Lee, who essayed the role of Park Dong-ik, the Park family head, in the genre-defying movie. …

Watch: MAMAMOO Star Hwasa Pays Tribute To Parasite Actor Lee Sun Kyun
1 year ago

Watch: MAMAMOO Star Hwasa Pays Tribute To Parasite Actor Lee Sun Kyun

News 18  

At the 2023 SBS Drama Awards held at the SBS Prism Tower in Seoul, Hwasa, the youngest member of MAMAMOO and a soloist, delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late actor Lee Sun Kyun. As reported by Koreaboo, the host of the event, Shin Dong Youp, shared with the audience that Hwasa had initially prepared a spectacular performance but had …

Day before death Lee Sun-kyun had requested for lie detector test, claimed he's innocent
1 year ago

Day before death Lee Sun-kyun had requested for lie detector test, claimed he's innocent

Hindustan Times  

South Korean actor Actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in the Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite,’ has recently requested a lie detector test as part of an ongoing drug investigation, asserting his innocence, according to Korean news outlet Yonhap News Agency. This picture taken on December 23, 2023 shows South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun arriving at a police station in Incheon …

Parasite actor Lee Sun Kyun found dead in car amid drug case probe
1 year ago

Parasite actor Lee Sun Kyun found dead in car amid drug case probe

Hindustan Times  

Warning: Possible suicide mentioning Lee Sun Gyun According to South Korean authorities, actor Lee Sun Gyun, involved in a drug case, has passed away. Actor Lee Sun Gyun found dead in car amid drug case The renowned actor from the Academy Award-winning film Parasite, acclaimed for his roles in films like Sleep, Coffee Prince and A Hard Day, faced vast …

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ is found dead
1 year ago

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ is found dead

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday, authorities said, after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use. But South Korean media outlets including Yonhap news agency said that Lee’s family earlier Wednesday …

Lee Sun Kyun, one of the main actors behind Oscar-winning ‘Parasite,’ dies at 48
1 year ago

Lee Sun Kyun, one of the main actors behind Oscar-winning ‘Parasite,’ dies at 48

LA Times  

Lee Sun Kyun, center, with fellow “Parasite” cast members at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2020, was found dead in Seoul. Actor Lee Sun Kyun, who gained international fame in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” has died in Seoul amid a police investigation into suspected drug use. The actor, who has had a long career in South Korea dating back …

BIG BANG's G-Dragon not guilty, drug charges cleared as police close case; his sister celebrates
1 year ago

BIG BANG's G-Dragon not guilty, drug charges cleared as police close case; his sister celebrates

Hindustan Times  

BIG BANG's G-Dragon, real name Kwon Jiyong, has been found not guilty in his ongoing drug case, as per a report on Naver News. Previously, reports said his drug tests came out negative and police told media, as per JTBC, "We are not considering further identification of G-Dragon." G-Dragon taken off drug charges As per the report, the drug crime …

G-Dragon and Lee Sun Gyun’s drug probe continues despite negative tests: Police seek further evidence
1 year, 1 month ago

G-Dragon and Lee Sun Gyun’s drug probe continues despite negative tests: Police seek further evidence

Hindustan Times  

Days after the drug division authority claimed, as quoted by K-media sources, that no additional questioning will be done, a recent update suggests that the ongoing drug probe against G-Dragon and Lee Sun Gyun is likely to continue. According to a report released on November 27, G-Dragon's travel ban—which was imposed by South Korean authorities during an inquiry into possible …

G-Dragon reacts after reports claimed that he concealed evidence of potential drug use, threatens ‘strong legal action’
1 year, 2 months ago

G-Dragon reacts after reports claimed that he concealed evidence of potential drug use, threatens ‘strong legal action’

Hindustan Times  

Rapper and former BIGBANG member G-Dragon has reacted after several reports said that he concealed his evidence of potential drug use. Today, there were reports claiming that G-Dragon shaved all of his body hair except his head before the police investigation and that the police have raised suspicions of him attempting to tamper with evidence. Despite clearly expressing no intention …

BTS' agency denies claims of members visiting establishment linked with G-Dragon, Lee Sun Kyun drug case
1 year, 2 months ago

BTS' agency denies claims of members visiting establishment linked with G-Dragon, Lee Sun Kyun drug case

Hindustan Times  

BTS has once again got wrapped up around an ongoing drug case in the Korean entertainment industry. Their agency HYBE has issued a fresh statement responding to reports about BTS members frequently visiting establishments where Lee Sun Kyun and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon allegedly used drugs. It also mentioned, “We have already begun taking legal action against groundless falsehoods about our artist.” …

Parasite actor Lee Sun Kyun's reports come out over suspected drug case
1 year, 2 months ago

Parasite actor Lee Sun Kyun's reports come out over suspected drug case

India TV News  

Actor Lee Sun-kyun appeared at the Incheon Nonhyeon police station in Incheon, about 30 kilometres west of Seoul, for his first questioning on charges of using illegal drugs in violation of the Narcotics Control Act. According to reports, the drug crime investigation division of the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency said it carried out a brief reagent test on a sample …

G-Dragon breaks silence in alleged scandal, denies drug use: ‘Will actively cooperate with police investigations’
1 year, 2 months ago

G-Dragon breaks silence in alleged scandal, denies drug use: ‘Will actively cooperate with police investigations’

Hindustan Times  

Former BIGBANG rapper G-Dragon has issued an official statement for the first time after his name popped up in connection with an alleged drug case. G-Dragon booked by police Previously a report of Soompi claimed that Police were not able to ‘reveal concrete details’ as the drug case is currently under investigation. It also mentioned that G-Dragon's alleged drug case …

G-Dragon booked under alleged drug charges after Lee Sun Kyun, YG Entertainment reacts
1 year, 2 months ago

G-Dragon booked under alleged drug charges after Lee Sun Kyun, YG Entertainment reacts

Hindustan Times  

YG Entertainment on G-Dragon's drug allegations Reacting to the news, YG Entertainment who has been handling the artist for years, briefly commented on the matter. As per Xports News, their official statement read, “It is difficult to respond officially as he is not currently an artist under our company.” G-Dragon accused of drug use According to a report of News …

Lee Ji-han: 24-year-old South Korean actor died in Seoul crowd crush, agency confirms
2 years, 2 months ago

Lee Ji-han: 24-year-old South Korean actor died in Seoul crowd crush, agency confirms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korean actor Lee Ji-han …

K-Pop stars Yong Jun-hyung and Choi Jong-hoon quit over sex videos scandal
5 years, 9 months ago

K-Pop stars Yong Jun-hyung and Choi Jong-hoon quit over sex videos scandal

Hindustan Times  

Two more K-Pop stars quit Thursday, their agencies said, as a scandal over illicit sex videos and other offences rippled further across South Korea’s music industry. Yong Jun-hyung, 29, left boy band Highlight — formerly known as Beast — after he admitted watching videos of singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young having sex with women taken without their consent, his agency said. Seungri, …

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