The news of the sudden death of South Korean actor Song Young-kyu at 55 has shocked the entertainment world. The actor’s death was confirmed after his body was discovered inside a parked car in Yongin on Monday. This comes over a month after his involvement in a drunk driving incident surfaced.
Here are more details of Song Young-kyu’s death.
Song Young-kyu cause of death explained
Actor Song Young-kyu, known for his work in film, television, and theater over three decades, has died at the age of 55. Reports from South Korean media confirm that the actor was found dead on Monday morning, just over a month after facing public criticism for a drunk driving incident.
According to police, Young-kyu was found deceased inside a car parked in a residential complex in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Authorities confirmed that Song’s body was discovered by an acquaintance early in the morning, around 8 a.m. Korean Standard Time. (via Korea Times)
Officials from the Yongin Dongbu Police Station stated that there were no signs of foul play at the scene. They also reported that no suicide note was recovered. While initial findings do not suggest suspicious circumstances, the investigation remains ongoing.
Young-kyu is said to have made his debut in the entertainment industry in 1994 through a children’s musical. His acting career spanned over 30 years, during which he appeared in several television dramas and numerous films and stage productions.
Young-kyu breakout role came with the 2019 box-office hit Extreme Job, a widely acclaimed action-comedy. He went on to feature in several high-profile dramas and series. This includes Reply 1988, Hwarang, Netflix’s Narco-Saints (2022), and Disney+’s Big Bet (2022).
The actor had recently made headlines after being caught driving under the influence in Yongin in June. Following widespread backlash, Young-kyu stepped away from his role in the stage play Shakespeare in Love.
At the time of his death, Young-kyu was reportedly working in two television dramas: ENA’s The Defects and SBS TV’s Try.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
