| 1. Lee Sun-kyun (1975-2023) was a prominent South Korean actor known for his roles in popular K-dramas and films like Coffee Prince (2007), Pasta (2010), and Parasite (2019). |
| 2. In December 2023, Lee Sun-kyun was found dead in a car at a park in Seoul, South Korea. |
| 3. During high school, he was passionate about basketball, playing for almost twelve hours daily. |
| 4. He also had interests in music and advertising and aspired to work as a radio show producer. |
| 5. Lee's journey into acting began in college when he replaced a senior in a drama club performance. |
| 6. He left college to pursue acting, eventually studying at Korea National University of Arts. |
| 7. Lee Sun-kyun appeared in popular musical theaters and made his TV debut in the 2002 K-drama series "Lovers." |
| 8. He starred in several short films and made his breakthrough with the 2007 medical K-drama "White Tower." |
| 9. His film debut was in "Make It Big" (2002), and he gained recognition with the 2008 film "Sa-kwa." |
| 10. In "Parasite" (2019), Lee played the role of 'Park Dong-ik' in the award-winning movie directed by Bong Joon-ho. |
| 11. Known for his 'impatient perfectionist' roles, Lee had a significant impact on the audience through his diverse performances. |
| 12. In 2007, he became the brand ambassador for the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. |
| 13. Lee Sun-kyun's sudden death in December 2023 shocked fans and the industry, with investigations revealing his early departure after leaving a suicide note. |
| 14. Lee died from suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 48 after being found unconscious in his car near Waryong Park in central Seoul [1]. |
| 15. Before his death, Lee was under police investigation for allegedly taking illegal drugs, though subsequent drug tests returned negative results [1][7]. |
| 16. His family bid him farewell in a private funeral, shutting out cameras that had stalked him during his last months [3]. |
| 17. Lee is survived by his wife, the actress Jeon Hye-jin, and their two sons [5]. |
