Lee Sun Kyun death: Former President of South Korea Moon Jae In pays tribute to the Parasite actor

Lee Sun-kyun, who rose to fame for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, was found dead in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday. He was 48. Following his untimely demise, former President of South Korea, Moon Jae In, expressed his grief and offered his condolences.

Former President of South Korea pays tribute to Lee Sun Kyun

Former President conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Lee Sun Kyun's family after his tragic demise. He took to his social media handle on December 28 to pen a note. "I mourn the unfortunate death of actor Lee Sun Gyun. As an actor that I've become familiar with through movies and dramas, it feels as though a close acquaintance has departed from this world," he penned.

Moon Jae In further wrote, "t is even more heart-wrenching as it seems the investigative practices of law enforcement agencies and the reporting behavior of the media is the catalyst for his tragic decision." He added, "I sincerely hope that this sorrowful incident prompts introspection and a departure from regressive investigative and reporting practices, preventing the recurrence of such heartbreaking events."

"We must put an end to situations where allegations and speculations flood the media, causing significant harm to reputation and dignity to individuals even before criminal charges are confirmed, ultimately leading to tragic outcomes," he concluded.

What happened to Lee Sun Kyun?

On December 27, Seoul Seongbuk Police discovered Lee Sun Kyun's mortal remains in his car at a park in Seoul, allkpop reported. It was also reported that a will-like note or suicide note was discovered from his vehicle. The Parasite actor died amid his drug abuse scandal.  Despite negative test results, the investigation against him continued based on certain clams by a nightclub manager. Lee Sun Kyun had denied the allegations and even volunteered for a lie detector test. The actor was probed in the case alongside K-pop idol G-dragon.