'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun passed several drug tests before allegedly killing himself, claims report
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: The entertainment industry was left in shock on Wednesday, December 27, following the sudden death of renowned South Korean actor and 'Parasite' star, Lee Sun-kyun.
The news has left fans in a state of disbelief, struggling to come to terms with the loss.
The 48-year-old Screen Actors Guild Award winner was reportedly found lifeless inside his car in Seoul. It was later revealed that Sun-kyun was under investigation for alleged illegal drug use before his suspected suicide.
In a recent development that has been dominating headlines, it has been learned that the actor had passed several drug tests before his untimely death, which is being treated as an apparent suicide, according to RadarOnline.com.
Lee Sun-Kyun passed several drug tests before apparent suicide
As per CNN, authorities from Incheon, a city in South Korea, have confirmed that Sun-Kyun was interrogated on at least three separate occasions in recent weeks, about the drug use allegations leveled against him.
The acclaimed actor was reportedly subjected to a 19-hour-long questioning session on Saturday concerning the allegations. He was subsequently released on Sunday.
Intriguingly, reports have emerged stating that Sun-kyun had cleared several drug tests before his apparent suicide in Seoul on Wednesday.
Incheon police have corroborated that the actor underwent numerous tests as part of the investigation into the illegal drug use allegations, all of which returned negative results.
Sun-Kyun reportedly accused of consuming marijuana
As reported by the South Korean media outlet Yonhap News, Sun-kyun was accused earlier this year by a club hostess in the Gangnam District of consuming marijuana and other illicit substances.
The actor refuted the allegations, asserting that he was duped into consuming the illegal drugs as part of a blackmail plot orchestrated by the hostess and another individual.
Before his suspected suicide on Wednesday, Sun-Kyun had initiated legal proceedings against his alleged blackmailer.
In connection with the drug investigation, Incheon police have reportedly apprehended a woman and a man.
"Actor Lee Sun-kyun passed away today," his agency, Hodu & U Entertainment, stated. "There is no way to contain the sorrow and devastated feelings."
"Please refrain from spreading false information based on speculation or assumption."
Fans remember Sun-kyun as 'good' actor
Despite the media spotlight on the drug investigations and allegations against Sun-kyun, his fans continue to remember him as a 'good' actor.
Some harbor suspicions that his death was not a 'suicide'.
"RIP to one of my favorite Korean actors. I watched his Netflix series "Pasta" and I liked it! A great actor indeed. Heartbreaking & devastating to know," a fan commented on Facebook.
"One of my favorite actors. I loved his deep voice which is now ever silent. So sad," wrote another.
One person stated, "He's a good actor, I think he was forced to admit something he didn't do with all the speculations surrounding him. Rest easy, there will never be you in the industry and no one can force you anymore."
"A great loss to his family, friends and fans. It’s so sad to see how he’s been treated for an alleged offense that he had to take his own life. RIP," claimed another.
One user remarked, "I feel that there is foul play! Just like what I've seen in the movie Rest in Peace Oppa."
"I think it's not suicide, i think he was killed," speculated a user.
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