Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Raphael Rashid in Seoul

Parasite director Bong Joon-ho leads artist outcry over death of South Korean actor

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho has called for an investigation into the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun who appeared in his Oscar winning film Parasite.
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho has called for an investigation into the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun who appeared in his Oscar winning film Parasite. Photograph: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters

A group of South Korean artists, including film director Bong Joon-ho, has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death last month of prolific actor Lee Sun-kyun.

Lee, who played a lead role in Bong’s Oscar-winning film Parasite, died last month in an apparent suicide, at the age of 48.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.