The sudden news of actor Lee Sang-bo's death has shocked many, and the painful family history he once revealed has left people heavy-hearted. May he meet his family in heaven and rest in peace. Waves of mourning are rising.
According to reports on the 27th, Lee Sang-bo was found dead on the 26th. He was 44. Police responded to a report from his family, are at the scene investigating the exact circumstances of his death, and his agency said, "We are currently assessing the situation."
In particular, after news of his death was reported, it was confirmed that all posts and his profile on the SNS account he ran had been deleted, adding to the sorrow. Because he erased all traces of himself from this world, the grief is even greater.
Lee Sang-bo debuted in 2006 as the longest-running cast member of the drama Invisible Man and steadily worked in various productions. However, in 2022 he was embroiled in allegations of drug use due to medications he had been taking during treatment for depression. Although the case was closed with no charges after the National Forensic Service's detailed tests returned negative, he continued to feel wronged.
At the time he wrote on SNS, "Drinking, because the long-term medication I had been taking could not calm my mind, was the start of the incident," and he opened up about how difficult he had been feeling, then added, "With the support I will overcome this," and vowed to make a comeback.
In particular, in November 2022 he appeared on "Charge of the Sisters" and honestly confessed personal matters. He recounted the painful family history of losing his parents and older sister in turn, and calmly described the time he had to bear alone. He said he lost his sister in a traffic accident during high school, followed by his father in 2010 and later his mother, and he confessed to experiencing deep loss. He also revealed that he began treatment for mental anguish during this process, which evoked sympathy.
On the broadcast at the time, the MCs cried at his story and offered support, and with the advice "repay it through your acting," encouragement toward a comeback followed. Based on that, Lee Sang-bo also returned to acting and was preparing a new start.
Afterward, Lee Sang-bo returned and once again showed his face to the public through drama, but the sad news delivered not long after has made the shock even greater. Because it was known that he had tried to endure difficult times and get back on his feet, the sorrow is deeper. People hope that he, who lived with deep pain, can now put down all his burdens and rest peacefully in the arms of the family who went before him.
Meanwhile, Lee Sang-bo's funeral hall has been set up at Pyeongtaek Central Funeral Hall in Gyeonggi Province, and condolences from fans and colleagues are continuing.
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