Actor Lee Jae-yong expressed his sorrow over the news of the late Song Yeong-kyu's death.
On the 5th, Lee Jae-yong posted on his social media account, "When an actor provides trust to the partner they perform with, it reflects the difficult journey they have gone through to reach that level."
Lee Jae-yong said, "He was a 'good actor' who gave such trust. He was a junior I cared for a lot because a bright future seemed possible. As the head of a family, I can only imagine the weight of life that was placed upon his shoulders. I feel more pain in sending him off because I can empathize with him."
Lee Jae-yong added, "I only wish for the bereaved family to quickly find peace from their grief of losing him. Along with that, I wish for the peace of all those who cherished him."
At the end of his post, Lee Jae-yong wrote, "I mourn the late actor Song Yeong-kyu," indicating that this post was in memory of the late Song Yeong-kyu. Lee Jae-yong expressed his heartbreak over the news of the passing of a good actor and cherished junior. The two had previously worked together in the MBC drama 'Bulya-seong'.
Meanwhile, the late Song Yeong-kyu was found dead on the 4th at around 8 a.m. in a vehicle in Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. He was 55 years old.
The late Song Yeong-kyu was arrested by police on the night of June 19 while driving in a state of intoxication about 5 kilometers in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Reports indicate that police were dispatched following a witness's report, and tests conducted at the scene revealed a blood alcohol concentration level that warranted a license suspension (0.08% or higher).
The late Song Yeong-kyu, who caused controversy, stepped down from the play 'Shakespeare in Love' on the 25th of last month when the incident became known. The production teams for the ENA drama 'The Defects' and SBS drama 'Try' have decided to edit as much as possible without affecting the flow of the works.
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