Actor Song Young-kyu, known for 'Extreme Job' and 'Stove League,' has suddenly passed away. Song Young-kyu, who was embroiled in controversy over drunk driving, was found dead in a vehicle, adding to the sorrow.
According to MBN's report on the 4th, Song Young-kyu was discovered dead in a vehicle in the Cheoin District of Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, around 8 a.m. He was 55 years old. The police, who were dispatched after receiving a report, are investigating the details of the incident.
Song Young-kyu had previously caused controversy after being caught driving drunk in the Giheung District of Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on the night of June 19, having driven for about 5 km while intoxicated. The police were dispatched following a report from a witness, and his blood alcohol level was at the license suspension level (0.08%).
Song Young-kyu, who caused controversy over drunk driving, was in a situation where he was about to perform in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Try: We Become Miracles,' the ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Defects,' and the play 'Shakespeare in Love,' intensifying the fallout. Ultimately, he stepped down from the play, and discussions were held to edit the drama as much as possible.
The sudden death of Song Young-kyu, who had not disclosed any special position until then, has saddened many people. Those involved in 'Try,' 'The Defects,' and the play were shocked, and fellow actors Jo Woo-jin, Choi Won-young, and Lee Kyoo-hyung expressed their condolences.
Song Young-kyu was a talented actor who made a mark on the public with a variety of characters. He debuted in 1994 with the children's musical 'Mertel Dosa' and, since then, left behind various works in dramas, films, and on stage.
He delivered impressive performances in numerous works, including the films 'Trick,' 'VIP,' 'Extreme Job,' 'Baseball Girl,' 'The Seeker,' 'Air Murder,' 'The Land of Happiness,' 'Desperate Pursuit,' and the dramas 'Gugga's Book,' 'Remember,' 'Hwarang,' 'A Popular Woman,' 'Temperature of Love,' 'Investigation Couple,' 'Hyena,' and 'Stove League,' among others.
Furthermore, he was an actor who consistently continued his acting activities on stage through musicals like 'Les Misérables,' 'An Jung-geun,' 'Sim Cheong,' 'Jekyll and Hyde,' and 'Love is Riding the Rain,' as well as plays.
In particular, Song Young-kyu left a strong impression by playing Chief Choi in the film 'Extreme Job,' which attracted 16.26 million viewers, and received much love while collaborating with actor Ryu Seung-ryong. In 'Stove League,' he also made a deep impression playing the rival baseball team Director General Oh Sa-hoon, portrayed by Namkoong Min.
Song Young-kyu's mortuary has been set up in Room 1 of the funeral home at Dabos Hospital in the Cheoin District of Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, with his wife and two daughters listed as standing vigil. The funeral is scheduled for the 6th at 8 a.m., and the burial site will be the Hambak Mountain Memorial Park.
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