Actor Song Young-kyu, known for his role as Chief Choi in the movie “Extreme Job,” was found dead, and police are investigating the case. On the morning of the 4th, a friend discovered Song’s body inside a vehicle in a residential area of Cheoin-gu, Yongin City, and reported it to the authorities. There were no signs of foul play, and no suicide note was found.
The police plan to investigate the circumstances leading to Song’s death by questioning his family. Previously, on June 19th, Song was charged with driving under the influence after being caught driving about 5 kilometers from Giheung-gu to Cheoin-gu in Yongin City. Following the revelation of this incident, Song stepped down from the projects he was working on, which led to controversy.
Song Young-kyu debuted in 1994 with the children’s musical “The Tale of Muldori” and had appeared in numerous films, dramas, and plays until recently. He portrayed memorable characters in the 2019 movie “Extreme Job” and in online streaming service dramas such as “Suriname” (2022) and “Casino” (2022).
For those experiencing depression or having difficult-to-discuss concerns, or if you know someone in this situation, you can receive assistance from experts 24/7 through the Suicide Prevention Hotline at ☎ 109 or the Suicide Prevention SNS Counseling ‘Madeleine.’