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Police Probe Death of Veteran Actor Song Young-kyu Found in Car

Officials have opened an investigation into the cause of the 55-year-old actor’s death after ruling out violence or suicide.

Song Young-kyu tenía 55 años.
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Se investigan las causales de la muerte de Song Young-Kyu (Archivo).

Overview

  • 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.