Lee Sun-kyun's Death Causes Shock... All Entertainment Activities On Hold

Published on 2023/12/27 | Source

Actor Lee Sun-kyun (48), who was suspected of taking drugs, was found dead on the 27th. The film and broadcasting industries are canceling their schedules one after another due to the news of his sudden death.

According to the industry on the 27th, an interview with actor Kim Sung-kyu from the movie "Noryang: Deadly Sea" was canceled later in the day. "We had to cancel the interview", Kim Sung-kyu said.

The stage greeting for the box office appreciation of the movie "12.12: The Day" which exceeded 10 million viewers, was also canceled. The "12.12: The Day" team was scheduled to hold a special stage greeting for box office appreciation at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall, Lotte Cinema World Tower, and MegaBox COEX on the 28th and meet with the audience.

The online production presentation for tvN's new drama "Marry My Husband" was postponed. "Due to the sudden news of death in the entertainment industry, the live broadcast of "Marry My Husband" was scheduled at 2 p.m. on January 1st next year", tvN said. "We apologize for the sudden change and ask for your understanding".

The cast of "2023 SBS Acting Awards" to be held on the 29th is also expected to be adjusted. Some cast members of the drama "Payback", which starred Lee Sun-kyun, were scheduled to attend the acting award.

In addition, other film and broadcasting schedules for this week are reportedly preparing to be coordinated.

According to Seongbuk Police Station in Seoul, Lee Sun-kyun was found dead in a vehicle near Waryong Park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, at around 10:30 PM On the same day, police were dispatched to find him after receiving a report from his manager that "LeeSun-kyun left the house with a document believed to be his will" at around 10:12 AM. The police are investigating the details of his death.

Lee Sun-kyun has been under police investigation since October for allegedly administering various kinds of drugs, including cannabis. Lee Sun-kyun expressed the injustice in a recent police investigation.