Following the tragic news of actor Lee Sun-kyun's passing, several key events in the entertainment industry have been consecutively canceled.
Actor Kim Sung-gyu, who played Junsa in the movie 'Noryang: Sea of Death,' had a media interview scheduled for the afternoon of the 27th but announced the cancellation, stating, "Due to sudden news in the entertainment industry, we have decided to cancel the schedule."
The movie 'Spring in Seoul,' which recently reached 10 million viewers, canceled its scheduled stage greeting event on the 28th.
Cable channel tvN announced the change of the online production presentation of 'Marry My Husband' scheduled for live broadcast at 2 PM today to a recorded broadcast on January 1st, 2024, at 2 PM.
The YouTube entertainment show 'Supermarket Sora,' hosted by model-turned-broadcaster Lee Sora, announced through a notice that "Episode 3 will air on January 3rd, 2024, at 6 PM."
The sudden departure of Lee Sun-kyun has left the entertainment world in profound shock and deep sadness.
Korean-American author Lee Min-jin, known for the novel 'Pachinko,' mourned on social media, "Rest in peace. He delivered commendable performances in many works, especially in 'Parasite' and 'My Mister.' May he be remembered along with his outstanding works and creative talents."
Actor Ryu Seung-soo shared on social media, "My heart stopped the moment I read the news. As an actor, I somewhat understand all the emotions, pain, and regrets. Every time we send off many colleagues with heavy hearts, the remaining ones have to endure with a heavy heart for a while." He continued to express his condolences, reflecting on the time he spent with Lee Sun-kyun.
Comedian Yoon Tae expressed his tribute on social media, "A proud Korean actor who brought happiness through his melodious and profound voice acting on screen has left the world for a peaceful place. I hope he spends his time there comfortably and freely."
Actress Soo Hyun wrote on social media, "Everyone deserves forgiveness for their mistakes. The Korean entertainment industry has lost a talent of immense greatness."
Lyricist Kim Eana initially posted about Lee Sun-kyun's death on social media but later deleted it. In the deleted post, she candidly reflected on her actions, expressing her inability to properly mourn due to her vivid memories of her behavior.
Yuri, former member of the co-ed group Cool, mourned on social media, "I pray for the repose of the deceased's soul. It's so sad. It makes me think more about how scary people can be. We're all the same people... Should a mistake cost someone their life? I'm heartbroken and distressed. I'll pray for the remaining family members."
Lee Sun-kyun was found dead this morning inside a vehicle in a park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, at the age of 48. He had been under police investigation for violating the Narcotics Control Act since October. He consistently denied the allegations during three public summons by the police and continued to plead his innocence through his lawyer until the day before his death.
