News reports indicate that actor Song Young-kyu has been found dead.
According to MBN on the 4th, Song Young-kyu was found dead at 8 a.m. that day in Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.
In the initial report, Song Young-kyu was found collapsed inside a vehicle, and it is said that a friend confirmed this before reporting it to the police. The Yongin Eastern Police Station has confirmed Song Young-kyu's death and is currently investigating.
Earlier, Song Young-kyu was sent for prosecution without detention on suspicion of driving while intoxicated over a distance of about 5 kilometers from Giheung-gu to Cheoin-gu in Yongin at around 11 p.m. on June 19.
As a result, he stepped down from the play 'Shakespeare in Love,' and the production teams for the drama 'Try' and 'The Defects' noted that they are discussing ways to edit as much as possible.
Meanwhile, industry insiders expressed shock at the news of Song Young-kyu's death, stating that those involved in 'Try,' 'The Defects,' and the play also learned of the news through reports. Regarding future edits and announcements, they cautiously replied that they are 'confirming internally.'
Born in 1970, Song Young-kyu debuted in 1994 with the children's musical 'Merutal Dosa' and established himself as a notable supporting actor by playing Chief Choi in the film 'Extreme Job.' He later appeared in dramas such as 'Suriname,' 'Casino,' and 'Love Scout.' He is currently featured in SBS's 'Try' and ENA's 'The Defects.'
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