Actress Moon Hee-kyung conveyed her deep condolences for the late Song Young-kyu, who passed away.
On the 5th, Moon Hee-kyung revealed her sorrow through her Instagram, saying, "I sincerely pray for the repose of the deceased's soul. I have sent off a colleague who was too precious." The accompanying photo, which shows the deceased smiling brightly and an image of a white chrysanthemum symbolizing mourning, further deepens the viewers' hearts.
Moon Hee-kyung commented, "He was truly a kind and hardworking actor; it's so unfortunate. I'm sorry, I should have called more often… Now rest in peace, Young-kyu," expressing regret for not being in touch more frequently. She mourned the deceased with the hashtag '#SongYoungkyu.'
The news of the sudden passing of Song Young-kyu shocked not only fellow actors but also many fans. In the comments section, tributes continue, saying, "I really can't believe it," and "Senior Young-kyu was such a warm person..."
The deceased garnered public affection by showcasing authentic acting through consistent work. The news of his sudden passing has led to a wave of mourning in the entertainment industry.
Song Young-kyu was caught driving under the influence on June 19th while intoxicated, driving 5 km in the Yongin area of Gyeonggi Province. His blood alcohol concentration was reportedly at a level that would prompt a license suspension (0.08%).
Due to the controversy over drunk driving, Song Young-kyu stepped down from the play 'Shakespeare In Love,' which he was preparing for, and actions were taken to edit him out as much as possible from SBS's weekend drama 'Try' and cable channel ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Defects.' Investigations by OSEN revealed he had been suffering from extreme stress due to business failures and the drunk driving incident.
Song Young-kyu debuted in 1994 with the children's musical 'Miteol Dosa,' and after that, he showcased impressive acting in films such as 'VIP,' 'Extreme Job,' 'Baseball Girl,' 'Air Murder,' 'The Land of Happiness,' and dramas like 'Stove League' and 'Casino Season 2.'
The funeral hall for the deceased has been set up in room 1 of the Daebos Hospital funeral home in Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, where his wife and two daughters are listed as the attendees. The funeral is scheduled for 8 a.m. on the 6th, and the burial site is at the Hambeaksan Memorial Park.
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