On December 28, Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yoo In Chon attended Lee Sun Kyun’s funeral at Seoul National University Hospital funeral home.
After paying his respects, Minister Yoo shared with the press: “Although I have no personal relationship with the person who passed away, I came here as a fellow actor.”
He added: “I am heartbroken to see a young talent at the peak of his career have to leave us. It is truly a tragedy.”
Yoo In Chon was an actor recruited by MBC for the 6th time in 1974 and appeared in the play “Faust” performed in early 2023.
Former President and Minister of Culture of Korea mourns the actor “Parasite”
Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yoo In Chon. Photo: Nates.
Previously, former President Moon Jae In shared a condolence message about Lee Sun Kyun on his official account on December 28.
Former President Moon expressed: “I mourn the heartbreaking death of actor Lee Sun Kyun. He was an artist that I was familiar with through film and television works, so I feels like losing a close friend. Perhaps, the investigation by the agencies and the media seems to have contributed to his somewhat extreme decision. I hope, this will be an opportunity to Review and eliminate unreasonable investigation methods and unsafe disclosure of information to prevent such sad and unfortunate incidents from repeating,” he shared.
President Moon Jae In added: “We need to look back, when information about a suspect is revealed or spread before the crime is determined, we need to avoid giving speculative information and inappropriate images.” necessary, causing great damage to the suspect’s honor and self-esteem, indirectly motivating them to make extreme decisions,” he emphasized.
Lee Sun Kyun is 48 years old. Photo: Netflix.
Lee Sun Kyun passed away on December 27. On December 28, present at the funeral home of Seoul National University Hospital to say goodbye to their colleagues for the last time, many artists could not hide their sad mood, some even sobbed and could not walk unsteadily because too emotional.
Sheet Sports Seoul reported that the management company of late actress Lee Sun Kyun, Hodu&U Entertainment, released a new statement regarding the intrusion of the media and YouTubers into the funeral of late actor Lee Sun Kyun, even to the point of going to the deceased’s private home.
“We sincerely appreciate everyone’s love for the late actor Lee Sun Kyun and sent him off on his final journey. However, we would like to announce that all schedules in the following days will be held privately. Therefore, we hope everyone will only remember and express their feelings with their hearts,” the company representative said.
In the statement, the company criticized the disrespectful behavior of some people claiming to be YouTubers, when they came to homes, company offices, and even at funerals to make news. This action not only creates inconvenience for the family of the deceased but also disrupts the funeral arrangements.
“People claiming to be YouTubers have appeared at homes, company offices, and even funerals to report, causing unnecessary suffering to families. They come anywhere, anytime. any time of day, including night, and cause chaos,” the company stated. This company said that it was harassment and disrespect for the loss of Lee Sun Kyun’s family and relatives.
Actors Lee Jung Jae, Jung Woo Sung, Choi Si Won appeared at the funeral home. Photo: SBS.
Lee Sun Kyun’s funeral was held in Room 1 of the Funeral Home at Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno, Seoul from the afternoon of December 27. The burial ceremony for the male actor will take place late at night on December 29 in Seonyeong, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do.
Lee Sun-kyun graduated from the Department of Theater at Korea National University of Arts, starting his career with the musical “The Rocky Horror Show” in 2001. His success is shown through many works such as: “White Tower”, “Coffee Prince’s 1st Store”, “My Mister”, “Parasite”…