Recently, the news that actor Song Young Kyu - an actor famous for his role as Captain Choi in "Extreme Job" (Vietnamese title: Super difficult profession) or roles in "Stove League", " rep replay 1988", "Penthouse"... suddenly passed away at the age of 55 has shocked public opinion.
According to Times Of India, he was found lying motionless inside a car parked on the side of the road in Yongin on the morning of August 4, amid investigation into a drunk driving scandal since June 19.
At the scene, the police confirmed that there were no signs of crime and are investigating the cause.
Previously, in the first half of 2025, the Korean entertainment industry also experienced a series of great losses when a series of stars left one after another.
Lee Joo Sil
Passing away on February 2 at the age of 81, actress Lee Joo Sil left many regrets for the audience.
She is famous for many roles in "Squid Game" (Vietnamese title: squid game), "Train to Busan" (Vietnamese title: The ship to life and death), "The Uncanny Counter" (Vietnamese title: The art of hunting for demons and cooking noodles).
Having been involved in the stage since 1965, she won many Baeksang awards - mostly for drama - before switching to cinema.
According to Chosun Ilbo, she passed away in Uijeongbu due to complications of stomach cancer, after being diagnosed only 3 months ago and receiving short treatment.
Kim Sae Ron
On February 16, the news of Kim Sae Ron's passing at the age of 24 shocked the Korean public.
According to People, Kim Sae Ron was found lying motionless at his home in Seongdong-gu on February 16.
After the investigation, the police did not record any signs of crime and initially concluded that it was suicide, leaving a shock in public opinion.
In terms of acting, Kim Sae Ron started his career at the age of 9 with a role in "A Brand New Life". After that, she made her mark in projects such as "The Man from Nowhere", "Snowy Road"...
In 2022, she had a scandal that caused a traffic accident while drunk.
Choi Whee Sung
Wheesung, real name Choi Whee Sung, has been one of the top R&B singers in Korea since the early 2000s.
According to the Guardian, on the evening of October 10. 3, a Wheesung friend suddenly visits his apartment in Gwangjin-gu and discovers that he is lying motionless, with no signs of crime. Wheesung passed away at the age of 43.
Wheesung himself was famous for his ballads " ins insomnia", "With Me", which won the Golden Disc Awards...
Public opinion regrets the loss when he is in the middle of a stable and independent music career.
Choi Jung Woo
Veteran supporting actor Choi Jung Woo is a familiar face in sitcoms such as "Standby" and the criminal series "Quiz of God", "Dr. Frost".
He has had a nearly 50-year career on stage and television with more than 60 roles.
According to information from Korea JoongAng Daily, Choi Jung Woo passed away on the morning of May 27, at the age of 68. The management company representative confirmed but did not disclose the cause.
Another source mentioned that he had struggled with anxiety and depression, and unstable mental health in his later years.
Lee Seo Yi
Lee Seo Yi's real name Song Soo Yeon. She first debuted in the entertainment industry with a role in the movie "Nguoi y Heo Jun". After that, she continued to attract attention when participating in famous works such as "Cheongdam-dong Scandal", "The Royal Tailor", "Killing Romance"...
On July 1, Lee Seo Yi's manager Song Seo Bin posted an emotional announcement on Instagram on behalf of the family: "My wonderful, beautiful and kind sister became a star in the sky on June 20", then emphasized that the family did not disclose further details and hoped to keep it private.
Lee Seo Yi passed away at the age of 43 when his career still had many prospects.
The news quickly spread on social networks. Fans and colleagues expressed their condolences.
