Actor Lee Sang-bo, who lived a turbulent life including being falsely accused of drug use, has died, and his passionate life is being reexamined.
Lee Sang-bo has died. He was 45.
Earlier, one outlet reported that Lee Sang-bo died on the 26th, and his agency said it was "confirming" and gave few comments, but OSEN's reporting confirmed his death after finding that a wake had been set up in Room 3 of Pyeongtaek Central Funeral Hall in Gyeonggi Province.
Born in 1981, Lee Sang-bo debuted in 2006 on KBS2's 'The Invisible Man Choi Jang-soo' and appeared in a variety of works including 'Daughter-in-law heyday,' 'Evil Love,' 'Private Life,' 'Miss Monte Cristo,' and 'The Elegant Empire.'
In particular, in 2022 he was investigated by police on suspicion of drug use, but the National Forensic Service's detailed analysis did not prove the charges and he received a decision not to indict. The incident stemmed from a misunderstanding during treatment with prescribed antidepressants, and Lee Sang-bo endured a difficult time under the false accusation but returned in 'The Elegant Empire' a year later and received much support.
In an interview after overcoming the false accusation and returning, Lee Sang-bo said, "I'm still cautious, but I thought I shouldn't stay isolated and should act more openly. And I want to prepare my acting enough to overturn that incident and show people. So that the incident can be forgotten," expressing his determination for future activities.
Last year, after signing an exclusive contract with Korea Management Group and finding a new home, Lee Sang-bo was faithful to life as "actor Lee Sang-bo" while also being faithful to life as "person Lee Sang-bo."
OSEN's reporting found that Lee Sang-bo recently showed his passionate approach to life by opening a barbecue restaurant in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. Lee Sang-bo ran the restaurant himself and also served customers. Reviews from customers who visited the restaurant show how warm Lee Sang-bo was as an "actor," a "barbecue restaurant owner," and a "friendly neighbor."
With Lee Sang-bo's death, the restaurant chose to close temporarily. A cousin who ran the restaurant with Lee Sang-bo told OSEN in a phone call, "My heart is complicated," conveying a brief sentiment.
Meanwhile, Lee Sang-bo's wake has been set up in Room 3 of Pyeongtaek Central Funeral Hall in Gyeonggi Province. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. on the 29th, and the burial site is Pyeongtaek City Memorial Hall.
[OSEN]