Song Young-kyu was found unresponsive in his parked car in Cheoin-gu, Yongin, on August 4. Yongin police reported no signs of violence or a suicide note and have launched a formal inquiry into his death. His June DUI arrest resulted in the revocation of his driver’s license and his removal from the play Shakespeare in Love and two television dramas. Over more than three decades, he built a respected career in theater, film and television, including his acclaimed role as Captain Choi in the 2019 hit Extreme Job. His family has requested a private funeral, and colleagues have lamented his passing as calls grow for better mental health support in South Korea’s entertainment industry.