| Lee Sun-kyun Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11¼ in |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 2, 1975 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Date of Death | December 27, 2023 |
Lee Sun-kyun was a South Korean actor who was well-known for starring in films like Paju (2009), A Hard Day (2014), Parasite (2019), and TV shows such as Coffe Prince (2007), White Tower (2007), and Pasta (2010), etc.
Born Name
Lee Sun-kyun
Nick Name
Lee Seon Gyun, The Voice
Age
Lee Sun-kyun was born on March 2, 1975.
Death
On December 27, 2023, it was confirmed that Lee Sun-kyun had passed away at the age of 48. He was found dead inside his car at a park in Seoul and his wife also found a suicide note that he had left at home.
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Seoul, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Lee attended the School of Drama at Korea National University of Arts.Â
Occupation
Actor
Manager
Lee was represented by Hodoo Entertainment.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11¼ in or 181 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Lee Sun-kyun had dated –
- Jeon Hye-jin – On May 23, 2009, Lee tied the knot with actress Jeon Hye-jin after being together for 7 years. Their older son Lee Rook was born on November 25, 2009, and their younger son Lee Roon on August 9, 2011. The couple remained together until Lee Sun-kyun’s death in December 2023.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (South Korean)
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Deep voice
Brand Endorsements
Lee Sun-kyun had endorsed brands such as –
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- Condition
- Love Life While Walking Overnight (Suicide Prevention)
- LG Whisen
- Pizza Hut
- Kia Motors
- Sempio Soy Sauce
- GGIO II
Lee Sun-kyun Favorite Things
- Soundtrack From My Mister – Adult (Grown Ups by Sondia)
Source – 4SeasonsWithIU.com
Lee Sun-kyun Facts
- While playing the role of a chef in Pasta (2010), he put on 10 lbs as a result of eating all the dishes cooked for the TV show.
- Lee played basketball in high school and did track and field in elementary school.
- His Korean fans had nicknamed him ‘The Voice’ for his distinctive deep voice.
- Lee played Park Dong-ik in the dark social satire Parasite (2019) by director Bong Joon-ho. The film received 4 Academy Awards and created history as the first foreign-language film to win in the ‘Best Picture’ category since the inception of the award show.
- In October 2023, it was revealed that a case had been filed against Lee over suspected drug use and he was later charged with “suspicion of using marijuana and psychoactive drugs”. Later, it was confirmed that the initial test results of his hair samples tested negative for drugs.
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