[Trigger Warning: Suicide]

Police reports confirmed that Lee Sun Gyun passed away amid his battle over drug allegations.

Keep on reading to know what happened.

Lee Sun Gyun Found Dead Amid Drug Allegations

On December 27, Korean media outlets shocked the public following the reports that Korean actor Lee Sun Gyun had died. According to the news, the "Parasite" actor was found dead in an apparent suicide.

Following his involvement in drugs, the 48-year-old actor dropped out of the drama "No Way Out." He was supposed to lead the series alongside big stars Yoo Jae Myung, Kim Moo Yul, and Lee Kwang Soo.

The filming started on October 16, 2023, and the Incheon Police revealed their drug investigation on October 18. According to the source, Lee Sun Gyun did not film any scenes yet for the series prior to his departure as he was scheduled to start filming on October 21, 2023.

The production had a two-week hiatus to look for an actor to fill in Lee Sun Gyun's position. His upcoming series "Dr. Brain 2" also suspends production plan due to the ongoing controversy of the actor.

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Shai Collins wrote this.