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USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Song Young-kyu, South Korean movie and TV star, found dead at 55: Reports
Song Young-kyu, a South Korean actor best known for his role as Chief Choi in 2019's South Korean box office hit "Extreme Job," has reportedly died. He was 55. An acquaintance found Young-kyu unresponsive inside a parked car the morning of Aug. 4, Variety and South Korean publication Yonhap News report. South Korean authorities do not suspect foul play and no suicide note was found, according to the outlets. Young-kyu, who was found south of Seoul in the city of Yongin, had recently been the subject of scandal when he was caught in a drunk driving incident in the same city in June, Deadline and Variety reported. The incident led to his removal from several mid-project stage and television productions. A staple in South Korean cinema, Young-kyu made his acting debut in 1994, launching a robust career that spanned both film and TV. Appearing in popular series like 2022's "Narco-Saints," a popular Korean Netflix original series, and Disney+'s "Big Bet," he was a reliable supporting actor, bringing both experience and consistency. Young-kyu was best known, though, for his role as Chief Choi in the action-comedy blockbuster "Extreme Job." In it, he appears as the head of a detective squad investigating narcotics on the low and running a fried chicken restaurant as a front. He appeared in the film alongside actors Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Hanee and Jin Seon-kyu. It was a major box office success in the country and introduced a wider set of audiences to Youn-kyu's steady and masterful onscreen presence.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Song Young-kyu, known for Hwarang and Extreme Job, found dead in a car near Seoul
Actor Song Young-kyu, known for Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, Extreme Job and Tale of the Nine Tailed, was found dead near Seoul on Monday. According to an Allkpop report, 55-year-old Young-kyu was found in a vehicle parked at a residential complex in Cheoin-gu, Yongin. Young-kyu had, a few weeks ago, made headlines following a drunk driving incident. Song Young-kyu made his debut in a 1994 children's musical. (X/@MerGarza) Song Young-kyu dies at 55 The report citing Yongin Dongbu Police Station officials said that Young-kyu was found at around 8 am on Monday. A woman informed the officials. Authorities are now investigating the cause of death. According to Korea Times, police said there was no sign of foul play. No suicide note was found either. Young-kyu's recent DUI incident In June, Young-kyu was caught driving under the influence of alcohol. On June 19 night, Young-kyu allegedly drove from Giheung-gu to Cheoin-gu after drinking. At that time, his blood alcohol level was reportedly over .08%, which is grounds for license revocation. He was then sent to prosecution without detention. Following the incident, he stepped down from the play Shakespeare in Love. The team of The Defects, in which he had already completed filming, had said that they would "edit out as much of his appearance as possible". About Young-kyu's career Young-kyu made his debut in a 1994 children's musical. He had a supporting role in the hit action comedy Extreme Job. He has starred in many films and shows. His works include Home Sweet Home (2010), The Virus (2013), Beyond the Clouds, A Hard Day and Misaeng (2014), The Greatest Marriage (2014), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth and Pandora (2016), Investigation Partners (2018), Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020), Narco-Saints, Big Bet and Toxic (2022), Land of Happiness (2024) and Return to the Palace (2025) among many others. Young-kyu is survived by his wife and two daughters.
AsiaOne
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
K-drama regular Song Young-kyu found dead following drink-driving incident, Entertainment News
South Korean actor Song Young-kyu has died at 55 years old. He was found inside a parked vehicle in Cheoin District, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province in South Korea around 8am (7am Singapore time) today (Aug 4). According to media reports, a woman discovered his body and notified the police, who are currently investigating the death. There are reportedly no signs of foul play. Young-kyu was arrested in June for drink-driving. Police had said his blood alcohol concentration was at a level that would result in licence revocation (above 0.08 per cent). The case was sent to the prosecutors and awaiting indictment. When the news went public in July, he was dropped from the play Shakespeare in Love as well as upcoming dramas The Defects and The Winning Try. An alleged close friend of Young-kyu told Osen he had been stressed over personal matters outside of the drink-driving incident, adding he had probably turned to alcohol to 'forget the pain'. According to the friend, who met him last year, he had been living apart from his wife and two daughters. Young-kyu is a familiar face in K-dramas — he has appeared as supporting and guest roles for over 50 shows, with notable ones being 2022's Big Bet and Narcos Saints. [[nid:720948]] syarifahsn@
