The police should be held accountable. To hound him for 19 hours after he had 3 negative drug tests! It's just cruel and unjustified treatment. Rather than destroy him, get him the help he needs. Such a waste.
No one needs to die for a mistake. He was a husband father son and friend to so many. What a waste and a shame that society can bring a man down with what is essentially gossip.
I am so heartbroken. I have loved him since Coffee Prince. His performance in My Mister was one of the best depictions of middle-age that I’ve seen. I don’t care whether he did drugs or cheated on his wife and r anything else. None of that, if even true, excuses the fact that this man lost his life.
Mee too, after coffee prince, i watched all of his drama and movies. I dont know how many times i have rewatch My mister. This is sad, may he rest in peace
Same here. I followed his work after "Coffee Prince." Loved his work in "A Hard Day," especially. He was such a talented and versatile actor. He shall be sorely missed.
I watched My Mister three times and each time, his portrayal of a conflicted middle-aged man tugs at my heart. Such a great loss of an incredible talent and Korean culture just seems to be a planet of their own.
I think Korean funerals are becoming so common that it's incredibly disturbing. It's not the drug case, it's the media scrutiny which caused him to take his life. An irreparable damage to the family. Nothing can replace a lost family member.
Exactly. It’s literally like the person didn’t exist. The only proof you have this person existing as you got pictures of them or film or video. It’s just it’s heartbreaking.
@@sheluvssmokedupeyes1😂😂😂she sat next to him in purpose to let her partners take a photo and then to blackmailed him After 😢😢😢😢😢poor Lee hé didn't find even thé support of his stupid wife who IS still now eating his good and spending his money if she helped him hé wouldn't kill himself
@@irenefchan75 no they must bé strongs and don't let anyone bully thèm they have to Say WE don't Care everyone IS responsible about him self hé did what hé did and WE are going to do our own business god are you sure you are in a developped country ? Hère WE are in North Africa hhhhh i won't never let anyone bully me because m'y fathers fault i will tell thèm whatever i don't liké him i don't know him and giggle hhhhh everytime they do this i won't never show thèm that i 'm sad . I must continue m'y life positively even if i change school . Come on you have to change thé rules as a developped country because thèse are archaic.behavours
I am disturbed by this. I absolutely enjoyed him as an actor, long before Parasite, and he honestly could've been a part of another cast to win an Oscar. I am horrified for his family and truly, whatever the truth may be, no child deserves to grow up without their parent, especially in this way. Let's be nicer and more empathetic to one another in 2024.
I actually found him through "Parasite" found his almost lisp deep voice absolutely sexy. I watched a lot of his work. My favorite is " The King Maker" and " Payback"
Actor Lee Sun Kyun is for me one of the very best actors in South Korea. His death and the circumstances that led to his untimely demise shocked peoplw from around the world who have learned to love and embrace K dramas. Lee Sun Kyun was not just a favourite. He was special and in fact a key figure why people from different nationalities started loving K movies and dramas. His appearance from Coffee Prince, Pasta, My Mister and The Parasite showcased his incredible acting talent and versatility in taking different roles... He will be sorely missed by his fans and will never be forgotten. NEVER!!! VERY SAD THAT HE WAS A VICTIM OF A SOCIETY WHO HAS A PROPENSITY OF CONDEMNING PEOPLE WITH ALLEGED ISSUES ON DRUGS. NOT THAT I CONDONE DRUG USE AMONG CELEBRITIES, BUT FOR HIM TO BE CANCELLED RIGHT AWAY WITHOUT CLEAR PROOFS IS TOTALLY UNFAIR AND UNJUST.
This is the story of a man who was being cancelled due to suspected drug use. SK has strict standards and refuse to look at drug and alcohol addiction as a disease. Instead they cancel actors and ruin their careers. At a time when they are needed most, the industry turns their backs on the actors who bring money into their country from movies and dramas that are being watched overseas. This needs to change. Let the courts be the ones who decides how they need to either repent or are placed in care of a professional who can help them in their recovery. And what he did to his wife was between him and his wife. They even treated her unfairly because SK is unfair to family members of someone who has made bad decisions.
Such a great loss to the SK actors guild and those that thoroughly enjoyed his acting talents. Remember him and how he changed the diversity of foreign films being watched in the United States and all over the world. The person who was blackmailing him needs to be accountable for her actions---she caused his death!
@@davidmun1601and if you are talking about the infidelity, it is not a crime and as sad as it is, it is common here in Korea.. so common that you could find some sort of underground prostitution on every corner in seoul
This is a real tragedy. I hope SK society will learn a lesson from this and stop being so quick to condemn individuals without knowing the full information. Making poor lifestyle choices shouldn’t result in destroying someone’s career and subsequently their life.
sadly, they are built like that and wont forever solve this issue. unless...unless the mindset of the people in the country change. they like destroying their kind.
@BloodMoonOracle I think that generalization takes it a bit far. Unfortunately, suicide in some Asian countries is higher than in many other countries. There are cultural differences regarding suicide, yes, but that doesn't mean it doesn't concern them
Yeah totally agreed, we should not be too eager to judge celebrities. They are human too. As every human, each deserves to be presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. He might have made wrong choices but he still he deserves to be given the benefit of the doubt.
The work Lee Sun-Kyun did was so spot-on, poignant, charismatic, subtle, and powerful in all its guises, that I know memories of those extraordinary performances will live on. I can't comment on the charges, gossip, or mistakes. He was human, and as a specie, we often make stupid, self-destructive errors of judgment. Go in peace My Mister.
If you only knew him from Parasite, you are missing out on a great body of work. He was such a magnificent actor...such range. My Mister is an absolute masterpiece of a drama and his performance was so amazing.
@@kaypee4704 I understand your point but are all of these dire enough to have someone end their life over? He was in the wrong but in his private life....I was appreciating his professional work and the excellence of that, cannot be denied.
I was absolutely devastated by this news of his passing! While I first saw him in Parasite, I backtracked anything of his after watching his mesmerizing brilliant performance in My Mister! Strangely, this series was about finding compassion for others, doing the best for others and embracing your family, friends and community. Sadly, the Korean press relentlessly hounded him in his final months because of this "scandal" involving blackmail and alleged drug use. Yes he was an idol, but he was still a normal human, with feelings and dreams that this ultimately shattered his image! As a fan, I am heartbroken that he felt this was his only solution. I will remember his work fondly. The Korean movie industry lost a giant, one of the greatest artist of his time. 💔💔💔💔
I am heartbroken. He was my favorite actor. So much swag. So cool. A great actor. The way he walked expressed his cool and swag. My prayers to his family. RIP. You will be truly missed.
Korean Society must practice the "innocent until proven guilty" thing and the law must focus even more heinous criminals such as rapists, child abusers and murderers . He was already judged, cancelled. He may not be perfect in his personal life but he's really good in his craft. Yes, so unfair and fucked up! RIP Lee Sun Kyun😢
The pressure on these entertainers and idols is unimaginable. Sincere condolences to his family and friends- no one is perfect and I hope there is a cultural and political shift in South Korea so that another family does not have to deal with this kind of loss and shaming.
Than you need to change South Korean mentality, netizen, media, and moral, because the hypocritical morality, illusion about the pretty white looking angel South Korean Man or Woman, has put so much pressure on high sensitive actors, and actresses that many cannot handle this pressure for long. How many young South Koreans die every year, and how many students die of the same malicious pressure. This actor from the shocking movie PARASITE is at peace now. The family has to live on without him, and probably with unresolved issues. As many said already, he is one that did not make it through the “scandal”, like many other ones, and as long South Korean society will not change, there will be self inflicted deaths going on unfortunately. It is very sad. In all the drug, sex cases it is not about, how to help the person, it’s about condemnation, shame, excluding a person from society, and destroying a carrier. There were many of this type, Kim Hyun Joon has be destroyed too, but he came back, so has been Jang Keun Suk, singer Choi Sung-bong did not make it...
It was more than pressure. There was a witch hunt and he was targeted. To death. It is more sinister than that. So many times when this happened in South Korea people simply say RIP and move on. I don't understand. How can they not be more outraged, ask questions, and insist on changes?
@@HailToTheMeep Yes, the more that comes out the worse it looks- it is profoundly disturbing that he was questioned for 19 hours straight after 2 negative drug tests-that is inhumane and should never have happened. Saying that he agreed to it does not excuse it. The police are totally at fault- they should have vigorously pursued the blackmailers and kept this out of the press. I feel so bad for him and his family. What an unimaginable and completely preventable loss.
This is terribly unfair...and I do blame the police's insistence on advertising his questioning...19 hours after already being questions twice before...and here in the US we don't care so much about famous people's personal lives...and totally agree the focus is on the wrong thing...it should be on the blackmailers with basically set up the victims ...and you did a wonderful job of explaining this...
I will always remember his infectious laughter in Coffee Prince, so young, happy and vibrant. I've got to love him not only for his tremendous talent but for the warmth and kindness he exuded. It's so, so sad. Another beautiful life wasted because of a culture of shame, blame and punishment.
Absolutely devastating. The pessimist in me only knew it was a matter of time before another crumbled under the scrutiny. Regardless of what he did or didn't do, to be pushed to such a dark place that he felt this was the only option is heart breaking, I don't even want to imagine what his final moments were like. The agony his wife and children must be enduring right now is incomprehensible. I don't know what conversations he had with his wife these past couple of months or the state of their marriage, regardless, she lost her husband, who I'm sure, despite everything, was the centre of her and her kids world. There will never be a chance of reconciliation, healing or forgiveness. I would like to say let this be a lesson to the media, police and netizens to retain their humanity but lets be honest, as tragic as this, it won't change anything. He is not the first and probably won't be the last. I hoped to be proved wrong! RIP Lee Sun Kyun, I pray you find peace and that your family and friends will live with as much peace and joy as possible.
Mental health isn’t addressed there so it makes it even more shameful. If he had not been ashamed and had an anonymous voice to listen they might have told him that this wasn’t the end of the world. That was not worth killing himself over. Over here in the US it’s opioid addiction and yet they have free services at their disposal to use for everything from treatment and housing etc. seems like the more I know the less I know.
@@winkpinky1445 No. No. This is horrible to hear, but let's not for one second say that Korean has no mental health help. There are posters everywhere about help if you need it. He is rich and rich, and if he wanted help, he had enough money to get the best of help and to keep it quiet. I've heard that just like in my culture, asking for mental help is frawn upon, but again, the guy is learned, travelled, and rich. He could have paid for private help. I wish he could have asked because just like the commentor said, that pain, stress and mental anguish that it is felt when you make that decision and that day comes. I know all the crap that goes through your head.
My mister, how friendless you must have felt these past months....May you rest in peace now, may God grant you better life better understanding better insight next time!🙏♥️😌🙋🕉️
Yes, unfair and heartbreaking all over again. We didn't lose a Korean actor, we lost one of the best actor of our generation. We did not deserve him. May his pain be relieved and his family find peace in all this sadness. RIP.
I am heart broken, this is so painful. He was bullied to suicide. Korean culture is taking a toll in its population. I'm so sad, I'm praying for his family and friends to find solace. And hope he is in a place where compassion, empathy and love will welcome him.
I saw the news online about Lee Sun-kyun’s death in the middle of the night & I was so shocked & devastated, I couldn’t get back to sleep for hours! I felt so sorry for his 2 young sons & his wife & all of his family! You are the first person I thought to seek further news from & hoped you would report on this, knowing you would do it justice, so thank you for making this video! 🙏❤The first k- drama I ever saw was Pasta on Hulu in April, 2010! He played the chef character to the hilt! And I’ve been hooked ever since. Have watched every movie, every drama he has been that was available to me. Such a loss. Godspeed, Lee Sun-kyun! 💐
So sad and heartbreaking 💔. He may have some faults in this situation but he didn't deserve to be pushed to end his life. I hope those people involved and responsible be brought to justice. Rest easy Lee Sun-kyun ❤
I am so sad about this. I liked him so much: He was an amazing actor. And again I am wondering about Korean society and film industry being so cruel to their celebrities. Shame on those people who drove this man into suicide. RIP Lee Sun-kyun.
This is such a tragedy and injustice. This was so unfair to Lee Sun Kyu and his family. I am truly so heartbroken. RIL LEE SUN KYUN. THANK YOU for all you the tears and laughs you have given me being the best in your craft. 💔
This beautiful actor gone because Korean Society are so narrow minded. Yes drugs are bad but to commit suicide because Korean Society almost demands it is totally unacceptable for a Civilised Society. Very sad indeed. The Blue House needs to change some rules to save your STARS
So tragic. I loved him and his talent. I’m heartbroken. I hope those that betrayed him and were so intent on bringing him down live to regret it. May they pay with their own misery. I’m saddened for his family. I so wish this hadn’t happened
I hope his family will sue kmedia for wrongful death. They hounded him to do this. There was no reason for him to end it all. Now his children have no father and kmedia are responsible. It is unforgiveable, and I hope his widow sues kmedia, if only to prevent this ever happening to anyone else ever again
It's horrible that a bad personal situation leads to this. I really hope that the korean view of celebrity scandals and how they are treated by the public/netizens, media, and police change at some point soon. They are people, too, after all. Thanks, Sean. 💜☮️
This is an example of social and media pressure… The “is not guilty until they proof otherwise… “ When the economic support is removed ( no marcas behind your image. No opportunity to get a job and fees for lost publicity contracts piled ), because you are under scrutiny of the police . This is How he was pushed towards a fall.
This was also how Kim Seon Ho must have experienced. And he was depressed about it. I don't know if he is recovering his career or he's done -- with social media and media ending his career the way Lee Sun kyun must have felt.
I agree with you totally. There are some wicked people who think they are judge and jury! The media is also responsible for his death. They drove him to it! 😢😢😢
@@kaypee4704I'm not sure if this is so easy to do, when being a former star with this kind of record in south Korea. My guess is, he wouldn't even get a chance to work as a normal employee and on top of it, he would have to endure badmouthing and discrimination. Someone needs to be very strong, to be able to handle that.
It is so hypocritical that pedophiles, abusers and stalkers get a slap on the wrist by the Korean jurisdiction but god forbid ppl take drugs, then they must be cancelled and ruined. Lee Sun-Kyun, may he find peace now.
He could've been like okay lol guess when u actor u got nothing else to do with your life ....your life is dead ! Surrounded by acting ...is sad , no purpose . Godless ...
@@Moodboard39 You do not seem very familiar with Korean society. He would have never found another job in the profession he trained, loved and excelled in.
I am so glad you did this analysis. I have been alarmed for some time about how high profile and rising stars (and at times overworked and oversexualised, especially girls) are now set up, blackmailed, pressured, judged harshly, criticied cruelly - often by media - and some die. Korea might want to face this head on.
The poor Man driven to end his beautiful life, such a shame. The korean media and police are the ones who pushed him, the way they humiliated and bullied him relentlessly, he knew his career was over and probably his marriage too. He didn't deserve it, I'm sorry he felt he had no other option but this, its such a sad end. Rest in peace Lee Sun-Kyun 🤍
Beyond horrific, that people can so easily crucify ANYONE they feel like it, even when they really know nothing about it. Shame on them…..so saddened for his family', and for him.
From what you are saying and others, it seems like he was a target from the start. Who’s to say he wasn’t drugged first and then things got out of hand as time went on. We are all human and have made mistakes. He needs justice! That woman and her co-conspirators need to be held accountable. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. This is so sad.
This really pisses me off!! This is unforgivable the amount of pressure the media puts on celebrities. They should be providing help not ostracizing people. Every time I think South Korea is becoming more accepting and not as conservative, this shit happens. No one deserves this kind of treatment PERIOD! What a loss, not only of a human being, but of great talent. RIP Lee Sung-kyun. 😢💜
No disrespect,but...why is Korean society so toxic ,to the point thaT so many of its citizen are commiting suicide....either entertainers,school students or regular people..this is abnormallv abnormal ...so many lost lives...whats going on in this country...smh
But, wasn't it the POLICE THAT CREATED THE MEDIA UPROAR? Had they handled it more PROFESSIONALLY, this would've been avoided. This was 100% trial by social media. they tried him in the court of public opinion. he was a political football. the # of things wrong here are too immeasurable to list. But 1 of the biggest things is, when this happens again, as it surely will, there's needs to be PUSHBACK from the start. - after being cleared from any substances in his system 3x, he should have flatly refused to comply. - Held his OWN press conference in front of his home & started calling ppl and offices out. - just like in America, we have a double jeopardy law. you cant try a person twice for the same crime. they put him on trial about 10x for the same thing after ea time presenting NO NEW EVIDENCE. yeah, I'm pissed. but isn't the media following the lead of the officials?? Its the RESPONSIBILITY of public service, govt offices and law enforcement offices to PROTECT the public, uphold the laws. They declared him guilty when they leaked his name. The whole thing g is gonna backfire on them. this is the same police station that was in charge of the Halloween stampede that happened last year. They are inept, corrupt, selfish & focused on the wrong shit. they will never be cleaned up bc all the officials above them are corrupt. There is a tremendous amount of corruption in South Korea ruling systems. And let's not dismiss the origins of this chaos: Hawa Hyang.
The irreparable collateral damage caused to his life was unbelievable. Losing jobs, possible contract breach fines and don't mention his family and friends. It was probably so unbearable
Mr Sean thank you for the way you delivered the story so respectfully. Questioned for 19 hours ? Imagine how exhausted mentally and alone he must felt. My pray for the family, it’s going not be easy, stay strong.My condolences to the family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇳🇱
I ask the same question, the fans of SK act as if they own the artist and they have a say in everything they do, plus the Koreans skin is too thin , they are very sensitive, for me I couldn't careless what someone say about me as long as I don't hurt anyone intentionally, am good
As a Korean, I will say Koreans are selfish and mean in general. As someone once said , lying and cheating are in Korean DNA. Not all but a lot. They don’t have true morals.
It’s so sad and disturbing that the Korean media and netizens still bully celebrities to their death, after so many other celebrities have been wrongfully bullied and faced the same sad end. The Korean society needs to put an end to this public shaming and bullying and cancel culture 😢
I just want to say that this was very brilliantly done. The way you spoke the way you brought everything out you did not hide anything you allowed everyone to see the big picture. Like you said just because he had temptations like most men do does not make him, a bad person it just makes him human. I’m going to reiterate something you said about that is his wife and his family and his closest friends place to tell him to help him to guide him not the public opinion I love the way you graciously put everything down very calmly very understanding point by point, this is the way things should be done. The people that blackmailed him are responsible for his death, and they deserve to go to jail the end. Thank you for sharing your story because I truly love this actor. And I’m not giving a pass and what he did because again that’s not my place he is a human being, my love, and my prayers go out to his wife, family, children, and all his friends and fans. He will truly be missed.
Can we be more caring and understanding as humans? Rest in peace Lee Sun-Kyun. You will be sorely missed. A huge loss for the artistic community. We love you❤️
No one deserves to be blackmailed or bullied into taking such drastic measures. There’s a whole little family grieving this man. I don’t care if you’re an addict, an adulterer….nothing is worth taking your own life.
He should never have passed away over this, it’s tragic and painful, he fell but he didn’t need to get to the point where he felt all hope is gone, I am so sorry this happened, I pray for his family. There are children who won’t get to experience having their dad around, and the world won’t get to experience his talent and it’s tragic, May he rest in peace
This is so heartbreaking. I feel for his Family, and Friends. I hope some justice is served to those guilty. It won't bring him back but it will bring comfort to his family.
I love most of the films or dramas he played. He was a very good actor. And he had a good manner too, also a family man. Never heard any scandals before, and the allegation to him can be considered as a crime because the drugs test on him were all negative! The investigation wasnt fair, he already complained about it, several times... but police didnt listen. 😢 So saaadd :( Rest in peace, Sun Kyun ahjussi...
In korea, actors and actresses have always been the sacrificial lamb during a political scandal to deflect the media attention. He was guilty of adultery but innocent of drug use. We will miss him
I totally agree, the blackmailers should be held accountable. He will be greatly e😢 One of my favorite movies is”My Mister “, he was outstanding 👏🏿 My prayers 🙏🏿🙏🏿are for his wife and children . May GOD comfort them through this time of grief 🙏🏿 To have his career go down in flames even after being proven innocent of drug usage is ridiculous. 19 hours of interrogation for what?!!! Give me a break, the blackmailers once again should be held 💯% accountable .
Very sad. Thanks Sean for giving us a peak behind the curtain and laying out the whole story. Your series on Burning Sun was super in depth. Happy New Year everyone and here is to a safe and prosperous year ahead.
I wept for an hour. I am so devastated. I loved him in My Mister, I loved his acting and his voice. He didn't deserve this. 💔 I wish him eternal peace. I hope he is not in pain anymore. My heart is crying for his family.
"We should be shining the spotlight on the blackmailers" 100% This poor man was hounded to death. He had lost all hope. I can't even imagine how it felt to be interrogated for 19 hours by police, especially after the toxicology reports showed no drugs in his system. This man was vilified and humiliated for making poor life choices. Blackballed by the very same industry people who were making exactly the same choices he was behind closed doors. The only difference is they weren't hung out to dry..... yet! Every single person in the world has something in their life they don't want to be exposed publically. Lee Sun-kyun was no different. He was a human being, not a saint. My condolences to his family, his poor widow and children left without a husband and father. My heart breaks for them. All because of the maliciousness and greed of the blackmailers. May they be held accountable and endure the same torture as Lee Sun-kyun did in his final days. RIP My Ahjussi. From a fan since your Coffee Prince days. 💔
Thanks as ever for covering this with tact, insight and level headedness. What a tragic end to a life and more pain and chaos heaped upon his family that are left behind. Let's hope people are brought to proper justice over this. May he rest in peace and blessings to his friends and family.
Really, a great, informative video. I understand the situation a lot better now. However, I still don’t understand how things got so bad that he ended up taking his own life. This is really a tragedy.
I honestly am in absolute shock and disbelief! I was really hoping he would be able to pull through this chapter! I really hate that this happened! I didn’t watch Parasite. I saw him in the show “My Mister” with IU and I loved his role and that show and the messages behind it! I was looking forward to so much more from him and I hate that he felt pushed to come to this decision! Sad day indeed 😢
Thank you for your insight on these issues, I really am saddened by this unfortunate situation, and my thoughts are with his family. People like this should be punished, not condoning anyone's behavior, there's so many scammers out trying to suck dry manipulate others...all that are involved in this case should be punished, and the people should not be allowed to have so much input into these artists lives. This is such a senseless tragedy 😢 gone way to soon My Mister. Blessings from the United States of America 🇺🇲
Although I had never met him, I felt as though we knew each other. That Kdrama explored family relationships, friendship boundaries, and not pre-judging people. I watched this series and now it is my standard for other Kdramas. My heart just aches for his family that are left devastated. RIP.
I was shocked 😳, then SAD 😢 but now I’m ANGRY. When will KNETZ STOP 🛑 their VICIOUS ATTACKS at someone’s expense. This is so TRAGIC. I seen another blogger from S.KOREA mention that the lead investigator of the POLICE DEPARTMENT got a promotion after harassing this man. 18 hours of interrogation is ABUSIVE. Remember, WHAT GOES AROUND …COMES AROUND. I appreciate you speaking on this HORRIFIC TRAGEDY. Thank you.
I am so broken by his death. He was a profoundly great actor. So versatile. He had an amazing ability to bring out his character’s chemistry and personality. He will be sorely missed. What he did in his private life … I hope he made amends with his family & loved ones. But I wish he would have known that this too shall pass … but he took the finite way out! And now, we will never know what he could’ve continued to do! I’m sure he would’ve learned from this and done better. It’s so sad how much pressure Korean celebrities are put under to maintain their images. I get why … but it’s just not realistic in this day and age anymore. Everyone has their demons & secrets. Celebrities are humans. Let them date. Let them make their mistakes without having to lose their livelihoods. Give them a break. I get they are examples so the are put to a higher standard but Koreans need to stop crucifying them for being human and making mistakes. What happens in his private life should he left PRIVATE! People love watching other people fail … stop 🛑 be kind! If one person just gave him some hope … I don’t think he would’ve made this choice! Be supportive. Be kind!!!! I can’t emphasize that enough!!! You never know what a person is going through. 😢 I’m so disappointed in all the people and companies that dropped him so quickly before he was even found guilty. Stop crucifying people!!! I wish more companies would have a backbone… and not succumb to cancel culture. Give people a chance to stand up & prove themselves!!!!!! He was a gifted actor. Gone way too soon! 😢
Thank you for inserting visuals in all of your videos for those of us who’ve not had the pleasure of visiting! I thank you for your unbiased voice! I’m not Korean but, you really give me great insight into Korean culture and entertainment! Not to mention your expressions are amazing and funny!
Those who involved in this I hope you dont get sleep every night. Toxic Korea society. My sincere condolences to his family. Im so sorry fo your loss. Rest in Peace Lee Sun Kyun. God never sleeps and one day those people who harassed you and the people who canceled you will get karma.
How sad. It's a shame that a lapse in judgment can totally negate the whole of a man's life. Resulting in the persecution so severe that a man takes his life. Lee Sun Hyun was worth so much more than that to all of us.
I am so shocked and saddened by this devastating news😢😮He was one of my fave Korean actors! Truly loved him in My Mister, my number one fave KDrama ever! Will miss him😔
i don't live in South Korea; i'm a citizen of the U.S.; but to me, this is just a tragic example of the insanity of social media. People so quick to judge & seemingly, so happy to bring someone down. quite sad. and in this case, tragic. who is not flawed? social media addicts are living in a make-believe world, where their opinion is so important. ugh! I respected Lee Sun Kyun as an actor. & the rest of this , i ignored.
So will the prostitute be charged as a blackmailer? She need to go to JAIL! Put the cats in the shelter and sell the apartment. Wait, didn’t his hair test found him innocent? The first breaking news ( one eye open ) I saw was his death, that messed me up 🥲! Thank you so much for explaining the details. Be strong 💜
I am still so shocking and sad about this. He was one of my favorite korean actors. To be honest, while he might have tempted to do something wrong, but he was a victim of the whole thing too. We really have to look into what's wrong with the korean society.
They are really an insufferable society they ostracise people for fun and take pleasure in torturing people - I am really disappointed in that country tbh… how could they loose someone like this?! Even if someone makes a mistake how can they do this?
Yes, this was sooo unfair, everyone deserves a second oportunity and the benefit of a doubt. I pray for his family and friends in this dark moment. And agree with you in the whole situation, it always looks like this people with priviledge of money are the ones creating this cloud of smoke to cover their wrong doing, it was a blackmale setup, and he was a victim of the situation, the public , media and police never gave him an oportunity to deffend him self and protect his family. ITs a cruel situation, and we have seen to many of this cases in Sk.
I feel very sorry for his wife and family. It is terribly sad that he took this action. I can't speak to his charges or his substance charges, but I feel terribly sad for those he left behind. I think the police were wrong in how the situation was handled. One of my immediate family members made the same choice and it is devastating for the people left behind. On a side note, I wonder what G-Dragon is thinking with this latest development. Very sad.
I really am saddened by this...as someone who has personally gone through the mill of police interrogations and rampant media focus and rumors, I know much of what he went through. I too thought of suicide many times. It was not necessary for the police to focus on possible drug use months or years ago. But more so, it was not necessary for the information to be released to the media. He was accused of something but had not been indicted or charged. I am disturbed when media personalities and stars have their personal details revealed to the media when other people have their names and faces hidden when their crimes and charges are released. I am so worried about other people like Yoo Ah-in who are going through all of this right now.
It pains me a lot 😢 Lee Sun Kyun doesn't deserve this treatment 😭 He's such a wonderful and brilliant actor. Knetizens are no doubt toxic when it comes to other people's mistakes, they are easy to condemn others. It's upsetting because they abuse his mental health and no one deserves it. 🥲 My heart goes to Jeon Hye Jin his wife and the children because this will become a traumatic experience for them. Hopefully the pain and sorrow heal over time. Let's pray for Lee Sun Kyun's soul as well as his family's well being. 🥺
The "shaming" in Korea is crazy! People should remember the saying" let he without sin cast the first stone"! No one is perfect! And trying to hold celebrities to an unfair and unrealistic standard is so wrong 😥
I do not care if he was sleeping with the entire female population of Seoul, he did not deserve to die alone like this. South Korea is absolutely disgusting in so many respects. It seems like such an especially horrible place for celebrities. ANYONE can make up ANYTHING at ANY moment & people just PILE on rather than actually using their OWN mind & seeing through the HYPOCRISY & LIES!! This is an absolute tragedy that should never have happened. I offer my condolences to his family & friends.
I have 3 words for you: Kim Seon Ho. talk about public persecution & trial by social media. Its so apparent that he has a gentle, kind, unselfish nature. he's prbly going to die celibate from the trauma he had to endure.
Moreover, I don't recall ANHONE EVER producing any evidence of an affair. if you're gonna blackmail someone, at least have proof. if there were pics, they would've been posted. there are none. my hunch is he thot he was at an exclusive club, introduced by his friend. was prbly just there bc he couldn't go elsewhere without attracting attn. everyone has to go n have a drink every now & then. anyway, its just a terrible, terrible terrible tragedy. the world sides with him and his poor wife.
This is heart breaking. I watched most of his TV shows and the movie Parasite, His a good actor. Althought, I dont know him personally it makes me sad to hear the news of him passing away. Rest in Paradise with endless love Lee Sun Kyun…
Amazing actor.. been his fan since decades ago ..Coffee Prince..his cute song on this movie.. My Mister was brilliant.. Parasite… I mean what a talent! Fuck “ cancellation” in Korea.. RIP my mister! We respected you and loved you and all your amazing work!😭
Those rumor mongers need to be SUED especially those who post malicious stuff online to damage someone's reputation. This has been ongoing for far too long and these demons aren't given any comeuppance. Enough is enough
My heart is so broken...tragic. I can only imagine the pain and hopelessness that pushed him to take this step to end it all. My prayers go to his family. 😢😢😢😢
He didn't make that final choice, he was cornered, blackmailed and left hung out to dry! Shame on everyone who plundered this tremendously talented human being! I am so ashamed of Korean netizens, media, police and government right now😤 SHAME ON YOU😡
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The police should be held accountable. To hound him for 19 hours after he had 3 negative drug tests! It's just cruel and unjustified treatment. Rather than destroy him, get him the help he needs. Such a waste.
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It was also reported he filed a complaint against the people regarding this issue but the police didn't do anything.
I agree. This is so sad
Absolutely agree.
No one needs to die for a mistake. He was a husband father son and friend to so many. What a waste and a shame that society can bring a man down with what is essentially gossip.
I’m absolutely heartbroken by this man’s death. I have enjoyed him as an actor for almost 10 years. My heart goes out to his family, and friends.💔
I am so heartbroken. I have loved him since Coffee Prince. His performance in My Mister was one of the best depictions of middle-age that I’ve seen. I don’t care whether he did drugs or cheated on his wife and r anything else. None of that, if even true, excuses the fact that this man lost his life.
I've liked him since Coffee Prince too..his acting made me feel warm all over(that's the only way I can describe the feeling) so very sad 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Mee too, after coffee prince, i watched all of his drama and movies. I dont know how many times i have rewatch My mister. This is sad, may he rest in peace
Same here. I followed his work after "Coffee Prince." Loved his work in "A Hard Day," especially. He was such a talented and versatile actor. He shall be sorely missed.
How come no one is investigating the hostess who shared his name snd actions with the police, the one who blackmailed him???
I watched My Mister three times and each time, his portrayal of a conflicted middle-aged man tugs at my heart. Such a great loss of an incredible talent and Korean culture just seems to be a planet of their own.
I think Korean funerals are becoming so common that it's incredibly disturbing. It's not the drug case, it's the media scrutiny which caused him to take his life. An irreparable damage to the family. Nothing can replace a lost family member.
and he was probably dealing with his wife's humiliation and hysteria on top of it all
Exactly. It’s literally like the person didn’t exist. The only proof you have this person existing as you got pictures of them or film or video. It’s just it’s heartbreaking.
@@sheluvssmokedupeyes1😂😂😂she sat next to him in purpose to let her partners take a photo and then to blackmailed him After 😢😢😢😢😢poor Lee hé didn't find even thé support of his stupid wife who IS still now eating his good and spending his money if she helped him hé wouldn't kill himself
And kids being bullied in school so sad
@@irenefchan75 no they must bé strongs and don't let anyone bully thèm they have to Say WE don't Care everyone IS responsible about him self hé did what hé did and WE are going to do our own business god are you sure you are in a developped country ? Hère WE are in North Africa hhhhh i won't never let anyone bully me because m'y fathers fault i will tell thèm whatever i don't liké him i don't know him and giggle hhhhh everytime they do this i won't never show thèm that i 'm sad . I must continue m'y life positively even if i change school . Come on you have to change thé rules as a developped country because thèse are archaic.behavours
Weird that ppl get canceled for suspected drug use but not for rape
Underrated comment
I am disturbed by this. I absolutely enjoyed him as an actor, long before Parasite, and he honestly could've been a part of another cast to win an Oscar. I am horrified for his family and truly, whatever the truth may be, no child deserves to grow up without their parent, especially in this way. Let's be nicer and more empathetic to one another in 2024.
I have loved him since coffee prince
I actually found him through "Parasite" found his almost lisp deep voice absolutely sexy. I watched a lot of his work. My favorite is " The King Maker" and " Payback"
I just rewatched my sweet seoul since the news came out and going to continue to rewatch some of his old stuff
Makes me so sad. I loved him in “My Mister” ( my ahjussi) and was hoping for a second season. Such a great actor, so understated❤
@@idgon09 Oh, I've never heard of "My Sweet Seoul". I will add to my list. I also heard that " Pasta" us also good.
Actor Lee Sun Kyun is for me one of the very best actors in South Korea. His death and the circumstances that led to his untimely demise shocked peoplw from around the world who have learned to love and embrace K dramas. Lee Sun Kyun was not just a favourite. He was special and in fact a key figure why people from different nationalities started loving K movies and dramas. His appearance from Coffee Prince, Pasta, My Mister and The Parasite showcased his incredible acting talent and versatility in taking different roles... He will be sorely missed by his fans and will never be forgotten. NEVER!!! VERY SAD THAT HE WAS A VICTIM OF A SOCIETY WHO HAS A PROPENSITY OF CONDEMNING PEOPLE WITH ALLEGED ISSUES ON DRUGS. NOT THAT I CONDONE DRUG USE AMONG CELEBRITIES, BUT FOR HIM TO BE CANCELLED RIGHT AWAY WITHOUT CLEAR PROOFS IS TOTALLY UNFAIR AND UNJUST.
😢😢😢😢😢
This is the story of a man who was being cancelled due to suspected drug use. SK has strict standards and refuse to look at drug and alcohol addiction as a disease. Instead they cancel actors and ruin their careers. At a time when they are needed most, the industry turns their backs on the actors who bring money into their country from movies and dramas that are being watched overseas. This needs to change. Let the courts be the ones who decides how they need to either repent or are placed in care of a professional who can help them in their recovery. And what he did to his wife was between him and his wife. They even treated her unfairly because SK is unfair to family members of someone who has made bad decisions.
Such a great loss to the SK actors guild and those that thoroughly enjoyed his acting talents. Remember him and how he changed the diversity of foreign films being watched in the United States and all over the world.
The person who was blackmailing him needs to be accountable for her actions---she caused his death!
Why isn't the name of the blackmailer revealed? 🤨🤨
I am not sure if the word "cancelled" is appropriate. I liked LSK, but he did the crime. The punishments that get doled out in Korea is ridiculous
@@cherylm5002kim nam hee is the name
@@davidmun1601 he tested negative for substances 4 times.. how do you know he did the crime? All you know is what the blackmailer has alleged.
@@davidmun1601and if you are talking about the infidelity, it is not a crime and as sad as it is, it is common here in Korea.. so common that you could find some sort of underground prostitution on every corner in seoul
This is a real tragedy. I hope SK society will learn a lesson from this and stop being so quick to condemn individuals without knowing the full information. Making poor lifestyle choices shouldn’t result in destroying someone’s career and subsequently their life.
They won't and thats the tragic.
sadly, they are built like that and wont forever solve this issue. unless...unless the mindset of the people in the country change. they like destroying their kind.
@BloodMoonOracle I think that generalization takes it a bit far. Unfortunately, suicide in some Asian countries is higher than in many other countries. There are cultural differences regarding suicide, yes, but that doesn't mean it doesn't concern them
Yeah totally agreed, we should not be too eager to judge celebrities. They are human too. As every human, each deserves to be presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. He might have made wrong choices but he still he deserves to be given the benefit of the doubt.
@@kizzygreen6477 sadly, they're in the highest(top 1) spot among asian countries.
The work Lee Sun-Kyun did was so spot-on, poignant, charismatic, subtle, and powerful in all its guises, that I know memories of those extraordinary performances will live on. I can't comment on the charges, gossip, or mistakes. He was human, and as a specie, we often make stupid, self-destructive errors of judgment. Go in peace My Mister.
also people make faulty choices when drunk/high
As a species a human species we fail over and over century after century
If you only knew him from Parasite, you are missing out on a great body of work. He was such a magnificent actor...such range. My Mister is an absolute masterpiece of a drama and his performance was so amazing.
agree....😢
Love him esp in My Mister
If he cared about himself and his wife and children, he wouldn't make poor decisions...if you're blackmailed, then you're guilty of something.....
@@kaypee4704 I understand your point but are all of these dire enough to have someone end their life over? He was in the wrong but in his private life....I was appreciating his professional work and the excellence of that, cannot be denied.
My Mister was the 1st thing I saw him in. Wow! He was extraordinary in that. And everything I saw him in. I'm upset!
I was absolutely devastated by this news of his passing! While I first saw him in Parasite, I backtracked anything of his after watching his mesmerizing brilliant performance in My Mister! Strangely, this series was about finding compassion for others, doing the best for others and embracing your family, friends and community. Sadly, the Korean press relentlessly hounded him in his final months because of this "scandal" involving blackmail and alleged drug use. Yes he was an idol, but he was still a normal human, with feelings and dreams that this ultimately shattered his image! As a fan, I am heartbroken that he felt this was his only solution. I will remember his work fondly. The Korean movie industry lost a giant, one of the greatest artist of his time. 💔💔💔💔
I absolutely agree... we've lost one of the great actor 😢
I am heartbroken. He was my favorite actor. So much swag. So cool. A great actor. The way he walked expressed his cool and swag. My prayers to his family. RIP. You will be truly missed.
And that voice❤❤❤ Wowzer!!
How could I forget his voice? That man was just beautiful.
I completely agree with you
Korean Society must practice the "innocent until proven guilty" thing and the law must focus even more heinous criminals such as rapists, child abusers and murderers . He was already judged, cancelled. He may not be perfect in his personal life but he's really good in his craft. Yes, so unfair and fucked up! RIP Lee Sun Kyun😢
They scared of murders and rapist lol so they leave him alone 😂😂😂😂but actors??? Ooooo lol
The pressure on these entertainers and idols is unimaginable. Sincere condolences to his family and friends- no one is perfect and I hope there is a cultural and political shift in South Korea so that another family does not have to deal with this kind of loss and shaming.
Than you need to change South Korean mentality, netizen, media, and moral, because the hypocritical morality, illusion about the pretty white looking angel South Korean Man or Woman, has put so much pressure on high sensitive actors, and actresses that many cannot handle this pressure for long. How many young South Koreans die every year, and how many students die of the same malicious pressure.
This actor from the shocking movie PARASITE is at peace now. The family has to live on without him, and probably with unresolved issues. As many said already, he is one that did not make it through the “scandal”, like many other ones, and as long South Korean society will not change, there will be self inflicted deaths going on unfortunately. It is very sad.
In all the drug, sex cases it is not about, how to help the person, it’s about condemnation, shame, excluding a person from society, and destroying a carrier. There were many of this type, Kim Hyun Joon has be destroyed too, but he came back, so has been Jang Keun Suk, singer Choi Sung-bong did not make it...
My sincere condolences to everyone who liked his work, and to his grieving family.😢🙏♥️
Culture Korean its very very toxic. Rest in pace
It was more than pressure. There was a witch hunt and he was targeted. To death. It is more sinister than that. So many times when this happened in South Korea people simply say RIP and move on. I don't understand. How can they not be more outraged, ask questions, and insist on changes?
@@HailToTheMeep Yes, the more that comes out the worse it looks- it is profoundly disturbing that he was questioned for 19 hours straight after 2 negative drug tests-that is inhumane and should never have happened. Saying that he agreed to it does not excuse it.
The police are totally at fault- they should have vigorously pursued the blackmailers and kept this out of the press. I feel so bad for him and his family. What an unimaginable and completely preventable loss.
This is terribly unfair...and I do blame the police's insistence on advertising his questioning...19 hours after already being questions twice before...and here in the US we don't care so much about famous people's personal lives...and totally agree the focus is on the wrong thing...it should be on the blackmailers with basically set up the victims ...and you did a wonderful job of explaining this...
I will always remember his infectious laughter in Coffee Prince, so young, happy and vibrant.
I've got to love him not only for his tremendous talent but for the warmth and kindness he exuded.
It's so, so sad. Another beautiful life wasted because of a culture of shame, blame and punishment.
He was humiliated and didn't see a way out. Guilty until proven innocent? What a lousy team of police investigators! You have blood on your hands. 😠 😡
Absolutely devastating. The pessimist in me only knew it was a matter of time before another crumbled under the scrutiny. Regardless of what he did or didn't do, to be pushed to such a dark place that he felt this was the only option is heart breaking, I don't even want to imagine what his final moments were like. The agony his wife and children must be enduring right now is incomprehensible. I don't know what conversations he had with his wife these past couple of months or the state of their marriage, regardless, she lost her husband, who I'm sure, despite everything, was the centre of her and her kids world. There will never be a chance of reconciliation, healing or forgiveness.
I would like to say let this be a lesson to the media, police and netizens to retain their humanity but lets be honest, as tragic as this, it won't change anything. He is not the first and probably won't be the last. I hoped to be proved wrong!
RIP Lee Sun Kyun, I pray you find peace and that your family and friends will live with as much peace and joy as possible.
Mental health isn’t addressed there so it makes it even more shameful. If he had not been ashamed and had an anonymous voice to listen they might have told him that this wasn’t the end of the world. That was not worth killing himself over. Over here in the US it’s opioid addiction and yet they have free services at their disposal to use for everything from treatment and housing etc. seems like the more I know the less I know.
@@winkpinky1445 No. No. This is horrible to hear, but let's not for one second say that Korean has no mental health help. There are posters everywhere about help if you need it.
He is rich and rich, and if he wanted help, he had enough money to get the best of help and to keep it quiet.
I've heard that just like in my culture, asking for mental help is frawn upon, but again, the guy is learned, travelled, and rich. He could have paid for private help. I wish he could have asked because just like the commentor said, that pain, stress and mental anguish that it is felt when you make that decision and that day comes.
I know all the crap that goes through your head.
So so sad..devastated..💔💔
My mister, how friendless you must have felt these past months....May you rest in peace now, may God grant you better life better understanding better insight next time!🙏♥️😌🙋🕉️
Yes, unfair and heartbreaking all over again. We didn't lose a Korean actor, we lost one of the best actor of our generation. We did not deserve him. May his pain be relieved and his family find peace in all this sadness. RIP.
I am heart broken, this is so painful. He was bullied to suicide. Korean culture is taking a toll in its population. I'm so sad, I'm praying for his family and friends to find solace. And hope he is in a place where compassion, empathy and love will welcome him.
I saw the news online about Lee Sun-kyun’s death in the middle of the night & I was so shocked & devastated, I couldn’t get back to sleep for hours! I felt so sorry for his 2 young sons & his wife & all of his family! You are the first person I thought to seek further news from & hoped you would report on this, knowing you would do it justice, so thank you for making this video! 🙏❤The first k- drama I ever saw was Pasta on Hulu in April, 2010! He played the chef character to the hilt! And I’ve been hooked ever since. Have watched every movie, every drama he has been that was available to me. Such a loss. Godspeed, Lee Sun-kyun! 💐
So sad and heartbreaking 💔. He may have some faults in this situation but he didn't deserve to be pushed to end his life. I hope those people involved and responsible be brought to justice. Rest easy Lee Sun-kyun ❤
I am so sad about this. I liked him so much: He was an amazing actor. And again I am wondering about Korean society and film industry being so cruel to their celebrities. Shame on those people who drove this man into suicide. RIP Lee Sun-kyun.
This is such a tragedy and injustice. This was so unfair to Lee Sun Kyu and his family. I am truly so heartbroken. RIL LEE SUN KYUN. THANK YOU for all you the tears and laughs you have given me being the best in your craft. 💔
This beautiful actor gone because Korean Society are so narrow minded. Yes drugs are bad but to commit suicide because Korean Society almost demands it is totally unacceptable for a Civilised Society. Very sad indeed. The Blue House needs to change some rules to save your STARS
So tragic. I loved him and his talent. I’m heartbroken. I hope those that betrayed him and were so intent on bringing him down live to regret it. May they pay with their own misery. I’m saddened for his family. I so wish this hadn’t happened
Me too, I've been upset about it all day..
Still so sad until this moment "karma is real " for those who put him in this.
I hope his family will sue kmedia for wrongful death. They hounded him to do this. There was no reason for him to end it all. Now his children have no father and kmedia are responsible. It is unforgiveable, and I hope his widow sues kmedia, if only to prevent this ever happening to anyone else ever again
It's horrible that a bad personal situation leads to this. I really hope that the korean view of celebrity scandals and how they are treated by the public/netizens, media, and police change at some point soon. They are people, too, after all. Thanks, Sean. 💜☮️
This is an example of social and media pressure… The “is not guilty until they proof otherwise… “ When the economic support is removed ( no marcas behind your image. No opportunity to get a job and fees for lost publicity contracts piled ), because you are under scrutiny of the police . This is How he was pushed towards a fall.
This was also how Kim Seon Ho must have experienced. And he was depressed about it. I don't know if he is recovering his career or he's done -- with social media and media ending his career the way Lee Sun kyun must have felt.
I agree with you totally. There are some wicked people who think they are judge and jury! The media is also responsible for his death. They drove him to it! 😢😢😢
Well, I think we may be overlooking that the bar may have actually caused his death.@@DeniseWynne-y2i
If that was the case, get a real job.... to support your family and kiss your acting career bye..
@@kaypee4704I'm not sure if this is so easy to do, when being a former star with this kind of record in south Korea. My guess is, he wouldn't even get a chance to work as a normal employee and on top of it, he would have to endure badmouthing and discrimination. Someone needs to be very strong, to be able to handle that.
It is so hypocritical that pedophiles, abusers and stalkers get a slap on the wrist by the Korean jurisdiction but god forbid ppl take drugs, then they must be cancelled and ruined.
Lee Sun-Kyun, may he find peace now.
I am so shocked and disappointed in South Korea right now- they really starting to repulse mr
Exactly
He could've been like okay lol guess when u actor u got nothing else to do with your life ....your life is dead ! Surrounded by acting ...is sad , no purpose . Godless ...
U not very smart
@@Moodboard39 You do not seem very familiar with Korean society. He would have never found another job in the profession he trained, loved and excelled in.
I am so glad you did this analysis. I have been alarmed for some time about how high profile and rising stars (and at times overworked and oversexualised, especially girls) are now set up, blackmailed, pressured, judged harshly, criticied cruelly - often by media - and some die. Korea might want to face this head on.
I loved him . His acting in “My mister” is outstanding. He was a great actor.RIP Lee Sun Gyun.😢I also loved his voice.
My condolences go out to his entire family! What a talented actor! Gone WAY too soon! 💔😭🙏🏾
Why why why pasta actor
Why why why😢😢😢😢
Beyond devastating, what a fabulous actor .. may He rest in peace. Kdrama and kpop artists pay far too high a price for success.
The poor Man driven to end his beautiful life, such a shame. The korean media and police are the ones who pushed him, the way they humiliated and bullied him relentlessly, he knew his career was over and probably his marriage too. He didn't deserve it, I'm sorry he felt he had no other option but this, its such a sad end. Rest in peace Lee Sun-Kyun 🤍
Heartbroken. Blackmailed. Ruthlessly hounded by police and press.
What a tragic, tremendous loss.
It is so freaking sad that he couldn't see a way out. Those kids 😢😢😢
Beyond horrific, that people can so easily crucify ANYONE they feel like it, even when they really know nothing about it. Shame on them…..so saddened for his family', and for him.
From what you are saying and others, it seems like he was a target from the start. Who’s to say he wasn’t drugged first and then things got out of hand as time went on. We are all human and have made mistakes. He needs justice! That woman and her co-conspirators need to be held accountable. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. This is so sad.
So so heartbreaking. I am so sorry he felt he had no other choice. RIP my mister.
This really pisses me off!! This is unforgivable the amount of pressure the media puts on celebrities. They should be providing help not ostracizing people. Every time I think South Korea is becoming more accepting and not as conservative, this shit happens. No one deserves this kind of treatment PERIOD! What a loss, not only of a human being, but of great talent. RIP Lee Sung-kyun. 😢💜
No disrespect,but...why is Korean society so toxic ,to the point thaT so many of its citizen are commiting suicide....either entertainers,school students or regular people..this is abnormallv abnormal ...so many lost lives...whats going on in this country...smh
But, wasn't it the POLICE THAT CREATED THE MEDIA UPROAR? Had they handled it more PROFESSIONALLY, this would've been avoided. This was 100% trial by social media. they tried him in the court of public opinion. he was a political football. the # of things wrong here are too immeasurable to list. But 1 of the biggest things is, when this happens again, as it surely will, there's needs to be PUSHBACK from the start.
- after being cleared from any substances in his system 3x, he should have flatly refused to comply.
- Held his OWN press conference in front of his home & started calling ppl and offices out.
- just like in America, we have a double jeopardy law. you cant try a person twice for the same crime. they put him on trial about 10x for the same thing after ea time presenting NO NEW EVIDENCE.
yeah, I'm pissed. but isn't the media following the lead of the officials??
Its the RESPONSIBILITY of public service, govt offices and law enforcement offices to PROTECT the public, uphold the laws. They declared him guilty when they leaked his name. The whole thing g is gonna backfire on them.
this is the same police station that was in charge of the Halloween stampede that happened last year. They are inept, corrupt, selfish & focused on the wrong shit.
they will never be cleaned up bc all the officials above them are corrupt. There is a tremendous amount of corruption in South Korea ruling systems. And let's not dismiss the origins of this chaos: Hawa Hyang.
The irreparable collateral damage caused to his life was unbelievable. Losing jobs, possible contract breach fines and don't mention his family and friends. It was probably so unbearable
Mr Sean thank you for the way you delivered the story so respectfully. Questioned for 19 hours ? Imagine how exhausted mentally and alone he must felt. My pray for the family, it’s going not be easy, stay strong.My condolences to the family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇳🇱
My condolences to his family. Why is the society of South Korean so mean to their celebrities, I don’t understand.
Yesss mean 😢
I ask the same question, the fans of SK act as if they own the artist and they have a say in everything they do, plus the Koreans skin is too thin , they are very sensitive, for me I couldn't careless what someone say about me as long as I don't hurt anyone intentionally, am good
As a Korean, I will say Koreans are selfish and mean in general. As someone once said , lying and cheating are in Korean DNA. Not all but a lot. They don’t have true morals.
It’s so sad and disturbing that the Korean media and netizens still bully celebrities to their death, after so many other celebrities have been wrongfully bullied and faced the same sad end.
The Korean society needs to put an end to this public shaming and bullying and cancel culture 😢
I just want to say that this was very brilliantly done. The way you spoke the way you brought everything out you did not hide anything you allowed everyone to see the big picture. Like you said just because he had temptations like most men do does not make him, a bad person it just makes him human. I’m going to reiterate something you said about that is his wife and his family and his closest friends place to tell him to help him to guide him not the public opinion I love the way you graciously put everything down very calmly very understanding point by point, this is the way things should be done. The people that blackmailed him are responsible for his death, and they deserve to go to jail the end. Thank you for sharing your story because I truly love this actor. And I’m not giving a pass and what he did because again that’s not my place he is a human being, my love, and my prayers go out to his wife, family, children, and all his friends and fans. He will truly be missed.
Can we be more caring and understanding as humans?
Rest in peace Lee Sun-Kyun.
You will be sorely missed. A huge loss for the artistic community.
We love you❤️
RIP My Mister. Was so shocked when I heard this tragic news. Such a good actor. I just fell in love with his performance in My Mister. 😭😭😔❤️
I love him… He was a good actor, especially in My Mister.. so heartbreaking.. condolences to his family & friends.
No one deserves to be blackmailed or bullied into taking such drastic measures. There’s a whole little family grieving this man. I don’t care if you’re an addict, an adulterer….nothing is worth taking your own life.
He should never have passed away over this, it’s tragic and painful, he fell but he didn’t need to get to the point where he felt all hope is gone, I am so sorry this happened, I pray for his family. There are children who won’t get to experience having their dad around, and the world won’t get to experience his talent and it’s tragic, May he rest in peace
This is so heartbreaking.
I feel for his Family, and Friends.
I hope some justice is served to those guilty.
It won't bring him back but it will bring comfort to his family.
He was a such a wonderful actor. What a tragic loss for us all. So sad…..😓
I love most of the films or dramas he played. He was a very good actor. And he had a good manner too, also a family man. Never heard any scandals before, and the allegation to him can be considered as a crime because the drugs test on him were all negative! The investigation wasnt fair, he already complained about it, several times... but police didnt listen. 😢 So saaadd :(
Rest in peace, Sun Kyun ahjussi...
In korea, actors and actresses have always been the sacrificial lamb during a political scandal to deflect the media attention.
He was guilty of adultery but innocent of drug use.
We will miss him
I totally agree, the blackmailers should be held accountable.
He will be greatly e😢
One of my favorite movies is”My Mister “, he was outstanding 👏🏿
My prayers 🙏🏿🙏🏿are for his wife and children .
May GOD comfort them through this time of grief 🙏🏿
To have his career go down in flames even after being proven innocent of drug usage is ridiculous.
19 hours of interrogation for what?!!!
Give me a break, the blackmailers once again should be held 💯% accountable .
Very sad. Thanks Sean for giving us a peak behind the curtain and laying out the whole story. Your series on Burning Sun was super in depth. Happy New Year everyone and here is to a safe and prosperous year ahead.
I wept for an hour. I am so devastated. I loved him in My Mister, I loved his acting and his voice. He didn't deserve this. 💔 I wish him eternal peace. I hope he is not in pain anymore. My heart is crying for his family.
"We should be shining the spotlight on the blackmailers" 100% This poor man was hounded to death. He had lost all hope. I can't even imagine how it felt to be interrogated for 19 hours by police, especially after the toxicology reports showed no drugs in his system. This man was vilified and humiliated for making poor life choices. Blackballed by the very same industry people who were making exactly the same choices he was behind closed doors. The only difference is they weren't hung out to dry..... yet! Every single person in the world has something in their life they don't want to be exposed publically. Lee Sun-kyun was no different. He was a human being, not a saint. My condolences to his family, his poor widow and children left without a husband and father. My heart breaks for them. All because of the maliciousness and greed of the blackmailers. May they be held accountable and endure the same torture as Lee Sun-kyun did in his final days. RIP My Ahjussi. From a fan since your Coffee Prince days. 💔
Thanks as ever for covering this with tact, insight and level headedness. What a tragic end to a life and more pain and chaos heaped upon his family that are left behind. Let's hope people are brought to proper justice over this. May he rest in peace and blessings to his friends and family.
Really, a great, informative video. I understand the situation a lot better now. However, I still don’t understand how things got so bad that he ended up taking his own life. This is really a tragedy.
RIP to a great actor who unfortunately took a wrong turn. I wonder what’s going through G-Dragon’s mind right now after this news
Thanks Sean for giving us more background. Clearly, there are many who played a part in this tragedy and I would include the police in this too.
I honestly am in absolute shock and disbelief! I was really hoping he would be able to pull through this chapter! I really hate that this happened! I didn’t watch Parasite. I saw him in the show “My Mister” with IU and I loved his role and that show and the messages behind it! I was looking forward to so much more from him and I hate that he felt pushed to come to this decision! Sad day indeed 😢
So sad ! He was a wonderful actor, I enjoyed watching his work.
Thank you for your insight on these issues, I really am saddened by this unfortunate situation, and my thoughts are with his family. People like this should be punished, not condoning anyone's behavior, there's so many scammers out trying to suck dry manipulate others...all that are involved in this case should be punished, and the people should not be allowed to have so much input into these artists lives.
This is such a senseless tragedy 😢 gone way to soon My Mister.
Blessings from the United States of America 🇺🇲
Although I had never met him, I felt as though we knew each other. That Kdrama explored family relationships, friendship boundaries, and not pre-judging people. I watched this series and now it is my standard for other Kdramas. My heart just aches for his family that are left devastated. RIP.
I was shocked 😳, then SAD 😢 but now I’m ANGRY. When will KNETZ STOP 🛑 their VICIOUS ATTACKS at someone’s expense. This is so TRAGIC. I seen another blogger from S.KOREA mention that the lead investigator of the POLICE DEPARTMENT got a promotion after harassing this man. 18 hours of interrogation is ABUSIVE. Remember, WHAT GOES AROUND …COMES AROUND. I appreciate you speaking on this HORRIFIC TRAGEDY. Thank you.
Such sad news. I hope he finds peace now.
I am so broken by his death. He was a profoundly great actor. So versatile. He had an amazing ability to bring out his character’s chemistry and personality. He will be sorely missed. What he did in his private life … I hope he made amends with his family & loved ones. But I wish he would have known that this too shall pass … but he took the finite way out! And now, we will never know what he could’ve continued to do! I’m sure he would’ve learned from this and done better. It’s so sad how much pressure Korean celebrities are put under to maintain their images. I get why … but it’s just not realistic in this day and age anymore. Everyone has their demons & secrets. Celebrities are humans. Let them date. Let them make their mistakes without having to lose their livelihoods. Give them a break. I get they are examples so the are put to a higher standard but Koreans need to stop crucifying them for being human and making mistakes. What happens in his private life should he left PRIVATE! People love watching other people fail … stop 🛑 be kind! If one person just gave him some hope … I don’t think he would’ve made this choice! Be supportive. Be kind!!!! I can’t emphasize that enough!!! You never know what a person is going through. 😢 I’m so disappointed in all the people and companies that dropped him so quickly before he was even found guilty. Stop crucifying people!!! I wish more companies would have a backbone… and not succumb to cancel culture. Give people a chance to stand up & prove themselves!!!!!! He was a gifted actor. Gone way too soon! 😢
So sad when people feel there is no hope and they can not get the help and support they need. Prayers for his family and friends.
Im in shock,, i had posted that everyone should watch My Mister,,, what an amazing actor I'm so sad that it came to this🙏🙏🙏🙏
Totally shock. SAD day 😢😢😢
As a fan of Korean dramas, I am very sad about the death of actor Lee Sun Kyun 😢😢
My heartfelt condolences to his family. An amazing artist gone too soon!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for inserting visuals in all of your videos for those of us who’ve not had the pleasure of visiting! I thank you for your unbiased voice! I’m not Korean but, you really give me great insight into Korean culture and entertainment! Not to mention your expressions are amazing and funny!
Those who involved in this I hope you dont get sleep every night. Toxic Korea society. My sincere condolences to his family. Im so sorry fo your loss. Rest in Peace Lee Sun Kyun. God never sleeps and one day those people who harassed you and the people who canceled you will get karma.
ThankYou for this clarification helping clear Lee Sun Kyun’s name . New subscriber from Switzerland 🇨🇭
RIP Lee Sun Kyun Absolutely loved his acting in Pasta. Was saddened when I heard of his passing. He will definitely be missed. Wonderful actor.
How sad. It's a shame that a lapse in judgment can totally negate the whole of a man's life. Resulting in the persecution so severe that a man takes his life. Lee Sun Hyun was worth so much more than that to all of us.
I am so shocked and saddened by this devastating news😢😮He was one of my fave Korean actors! Truly loved him in My Mister, my number one fave KDrama ever! Will miss him😔
So sad for the system in Korea 19 hours questioning for using illegal drugs wow as is he is hardcore criminal. Poor soul May he find peace eternity 🙏🏼
i don't live in South Korea; i'm a citizen of the U.S.; but to me, this is just a tragic example of the insanity of social media. People so quick to judge & seemingly, so happy to bring
someone down. quite sad. and in this case, tragic. who is not flawed? social media addicts are living in a make-believe world, where their opinion is so important. ugh! I respected
Lee Sun Kyun as an actor. & the rest of this , i ignored.
So will the prostitute be charged as a blackmailer? She need to go to JAIL! Put the cats in the shelter and sell the apartment. Wait, didn’t his hair test found him innocent? The first breaking news ( one eye open ) I saw was his death, that messed me up 🥲!
Thank you so much for explaining the details. Be strong 💜
I think he was found clean 3 times but, he did admit to doing something just once.
I am still so shocking and sad about this. He was one of my favorite korean actors. To be honest, while he might have tempted to do something wrong, but he was a victim of the whole thing too. We really have to look into what's wrong with the korean society.
They are really an insufferable society they ostracise people for fun and take pleasure in torturing people - I am really disappointed in that country tbh… how could they loose someone like this?! Even if someone makes a mistake how can they do this?
Yes, this was sooo unfair, everyone deserves a second oportunity and the benefit of a doubt. I pray for his family and friends in this dark moment.
And agree with you in the whole situation, it always looks like this people with priviledge of money are the ones creating this cloud of smoke to cover their wrong doing, it was a blackmale setup, and he was a victim of the situation, the public , media and police never gave him an oportunity to deffend him self and protect his family. ITs a cruel situation, and we have seen to many of this cases in Sk.
Lee Sun Kyun, one of my favourite Korean actors and as an ardent admirer of his work really going to miss him greatly. RIP from India
I feel very sorry for his wife and family. It is terribly sad that he took this action. I can't speak to his charges or his substance charges, but I feel terribly sad for those he left behind. I think the police were wrong in how the situation was handled. One of my immediate family members made the same choice and it is devastating for the people left behind. On a side note, I wonder what G-Dragon is thinking with this latest development. Very sad.
I really am saddened by this...as someone who has personally gone through the mill of police interrogations and rampant media focus and rumors, I know much of what he went through. I too thought of suicide many times. It was not necessary for the police to focus on possible drug use months or years ago. But more so, it was not necessary for the information to be released to the media. He was accused of something but had not been indicted or charged. I am disturbed when media personalities and stars have their personal details revealed to the media when other people have their names and faces hidden when their crimes and charges are released. I am so worried about other people like Yoo Ah-in who are going through all of this right now.
It pains me a lot 😢 Lee Sun Kyun doesn't deserve this treatment 😭 He's such a wonderful and brilliant actor. Knetizens are no doubt toxic when it comes to other people's mistakes, they are easy to condemn others. It's upsetting because they abuse his mental health and no one deserves it. 🥲 My heart goes to Jeon Hye Jin his wife and the children because this will become a traumatic experience for them. Hopefully the pain and sorrow heal over time. Let's pray for Lee Sun Kyun's soul as well as his family's well being. 🥺
The "shaming" in Korea is crazy! People should remember the saying" let he without sin cast the first stone"! No one is perfect! And trying to hold celebrities to an unfair and unrealistic standard is so wrong 😥
I do not care if he was sleeping with the entire female population of Seoul, he did not deserve to die alone like this. South Korea is absolutely disgusting in so many respects. It seems like such an especially horrible place for celebrities. ANYONE can make up ANYTHING at ANY moment & people just PILE on rather than actually using their OWN mind & seeing through the HYPOCRISY & LIES!! This is an absolute tragedy that should never have happened. I offer my condolences to his family & friends.
I have 3 words for you:
Kim Seon Ho.
talk about public persecution & trial by social media. Its so apparent that he has a gentle, kind, unselfish nature. he's prbly going to die celibate from the trauma he had to endure.
Moreover, I don't recall ANHONE EVER producing any evidence of an affair. if you're gonna blackmail someone, at least have proof. if there were pics, they would've been posted. there are none. my hunch is he thot he was at an exclusive club, introduced by his friend. was prbly just there bc he couldn't go elsewhere without attracting attn. everyone has to go n have a drink every now & then. anyway, its just a terrible, terrible terrible tragedy. the world sides with him and his poor wife.
Thank you for this insightful interpretation and the slight tongue-in-cheek humor where necessary. RIP 이선균.
This is heart breaking. I watched most of his TV shows and the movie Parasite, His a good actor. Althought, I dont know him personally it makes me sad to hear the news of him passing away. Rest in Paradise with endless love Lee Sun Kyun…
Amazing actor.. been his fan since decades ago ..Coffee Prince..his cute song on this movie.. My Mister was brilliant.. Parasite… I mean what a talent! Fuck “ cancellation” in Korea.. RIP my mister! We respected you and loved you and all your amazing work!😭
Those rumor mongers need to be SUED especially those who post malicious stuff online to damage someone's reputation. This has been ongoing for far too long and these demons aren't given any comeuppance. Enough is enough
My heart is so broken...tragic. I can only imagine the pain and hopelessness that pushed him to take this step to end it all. My prayers go to his family. 😢😢😢😢
Yea agree..this is so sad ...he is such a great actor...and my love and thoughts to his immediate family..
So very tragic. What an incredible actor. Will miss his talent.
He didn't make that final choice, he was cornered, blackmailed and left hung out to dry! Shame on everyone who plundered this tremendously talented human being! I am so ashamed of Korean netizens, media, police and government right now😤 SHAME ON YOU😡
So the nation is mourning? This is so disgustingly hypocritical when you consider they are the ones that drove him to his death in the first place.
I'm so sad. Korean netizens and media did this. The hate they spread. The judgment. They all did this.