Entrance ceremony for actors Lee Sun Kyun was held at 11 a.m. on December 28, one day before the funeral, in the grief of family and colleagues.
According to the website of Seoul National University Hospital Funeral Home and the electronic display board in Room 1 of Seoul National University Hospital Funeral Home, where Lee Sun Kyun’s funeral was held, the actor’s burial ceremony was postponed from 00:00 on the 29th to 12:00 noon of the same day.
The original burial site was Seonyeong, Buan, Jeollabuk-do, but has been reconfirmed at Yeonhwajang, Suwon, according to edaily.
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On the morning of December 28, the burial ceremony took place with the presence of many colleagues. The funeral was held privately according to the family’s wishes. |
Early on the morning of December 28, many colleagues in the film industry quietly visited the funeral home and paid their respects to the deceased. Director Bong Joon Ho arrived at 8am, actress Moon Ga Young dressed in black and wearing a mask, appeared with red eyes.
At around 10:40, when the burial ceremony was about to take place, announcer Shin Dong Yep walked in with a sad expression. The burial ceremony began at 11:00 a.m. and lasted nearly an hour. Actor Ji Seung Hyun left the funeral in tears after saying goodbye to the deceased.
Lee Sun Kyun’s funeral was held in Room 1 of the Funeral Home at Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno, Seoul on the afternoon of December 27. Lee Sun Kyun’s funeral on the 27th was attended by colleagues in the film industry, including actor Yoo Jae Myung, Kim Sung Cheol, Song Young Gyu and director Lee Won Seok.
From evening until late at night, many stars, including Cho Jin Woong, Sol Kyung Gu, Jo Jung Suk, Jung Woo Sung, Ha Jung Woo, Lee Jung Jae, Ryu Jun Yeol, Im Si Wan, Choi Deok Moon, Bae Seong Woo and Taiwanese (Chinese) actor Hua Quang Han came to offer condolences to the bereaved family. There is information shared that actor Jo Jung Suk cried continuously at the funeral.
According to Insight, Cho Jin Woong, who collaborated with Lee Sun Kyun in the movie A Hard Day, was so emotional that he couldn’t stand, so much so that he needed the help of others to help him into the funeral room.
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Actor Cho Jin Woong (gray vest) was unsteady when he arrived at the funeral of late actor Lee Sun Kyun. |
Ten Asia reported that some artists could not hold back their sadness and sobbed as they accepted to say goodbye to the talented star of Korean cinema.
Colleagues who cannot say goodbye Parasite star On the last journey, due to schedule and other reasons, wreaths were sent to express condolences. Wreaths sent by actors: Hwang Jung Min, Jeon Do Yeon, Ha Ji Won, Yoo Jun Sang, Byun Yo Han, Park Sung Woong and entertainment company representatives lined up in front of the entrance to Room 1.
Lee Sun Kyun was found dead in a car parked near a park in Jongno, Seoul at around 10:30 a.m. December 27. For about 2 months since October, the actor has been investigated by the police on charges related to marijuana and psychotropic drugs under the Drug Control Act.
In response to the actor’s sudden passing, the Federation of Korean Film Industry Associations issued a statement: “It is sad and heartbreaking that actor Lee Sun Kyun – who brought us joy, sadness and excitement – gone. We have lost a great actor, someone who reliably protected our country’s cinema… I will remember Lee Sun Kyun, a world-class actor.” .
On the evening of December 27, TV Chosun exclusively reported on News 9, revealing the content of the suicide note Lee Sun Kyun left for his wife Jeon Hye Jin and the management company. Previously, the police announced that they would not reveal the content of the suicide note at the request of the family. Korean netizens are criticizing TV Chosun’s exclusive reporting on the will’s content: “Why don’t the bereaved family allow the content of the letter to be made public?” and “Isn’t this forced disclosure?”…