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Korean actor Song Young-kyu found dead in car weeks after DUI incident
Actor Song Young-kyu was found dead inside a car on the morning of August 4, 2025, in the Cheoin-gu district of Yongin, Gyeonggi to a report in Soompi, the actor's body was discovered by an acquaintance at around 8 am local time. After the body was found, officers from the Yongin Dongbu Police Station arrived at the confirmed that there were no signs of foul play, nor was any suicide note found. An investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of death; autopsy details have not yet been Young-kyu was convicted in a DUI (driving under the influence) case on June 19, 2025. He was accused of driving approximately 5 km from Giheung-gu to Cheoin-gu while intoxicated. The incident occurred in June but came to public attention in July. According to reports, Song was deeply distressed by mounting negative coverage and online scrutiny. "He was distressed by the malicious articles and comments, and the circumstances were extremely unfavourable at that time,' as quoted by is Song Young-kyu?
Song Young-kyu began his acting career in the Children's musical 'Wizard Museul' (also known as Mertel Dosa) in 1994, then transitioned to a steadily successful career in theatre, film, and television. He gained international recognition for his role as Chief Choi in the 2019 hit film 'Extreme Job', which was a box office success, and later appeared in series such as 'Narco-Saints' and 'Big Bet'. Song's last projects were 'The Defects' and 'The Winning Try', both of which faced editing challenges following his timing of the death, just weeks after the DUI scandal, has sparked public conversation about the stress and pressure faced by celebrities in South Korea's highly scrutinised entertainment culture. Song's death also recalls previous high-profile cases, such as that of Lee Sun-kyun, another prominent actor found dead in a vehicle in 2023, prompting wider discussion on mental health and media scrutiny within the industry.- EndsYou May Also Like
