In an official statement released on the 28th, the agency conveyed, “We would like to ask for your condolences from the bottom of our hearts, as all future funeral arrangements, including the funeral, will be held privately”. The statement further read, “We are not unaware of the efforts of the reporters, but some media outlets have made surprise visits to the deceased’s home, agency office, and funeral home to cover the deceased, and the pain caused by this is very great”.
Moreover, the agency expressed concern over individuals claiming to be YouTubers causing disruptions at the funeral home, “People who introduced themselves as YouTubers are visiting the funeral home day and night, causing a commotion, which is unbearably cruel”. Lee Sun-kyun’s agency appealed for empathy and understanding, urging, “We would like to once again ask you to help the bereaved family, colleagues, and acquaintances to mourn and commemorate the deceased’s last journey as much as they want”.
Lee Sun-kyun’s funeral site has already seen visits from actors, entertainment industry officials, director Bong Joon-ho, actor Moon Geun-young, and broadcaster Shin Dong-yeop. The funeral, initially scheduled for midnight on the 29th, has been postponed to 12:00 p.m. on the same day, and the burial location in Seonyeong, Buan-gun, North Jeolla Province, has been confirmed at Suwon Yeonhwa.
The tragic incident occurred on the 27th when Lee Sun-kyun was found unconscious in a vehicle parked in a Seoul park. It was reported that the actor had attempted an extreme choice at the scene. Details from his will, disclosed by TV Chosun’s News 9, revealed his struggles and apologies conveyed to his wife, Jeon Hye-jin, saying, “I can’t help it. I think this is the only way”, and expressing remorse for the repercussions faced by his agency’s representative due to his personal scandal. The agency’s plea for privacy underscores the delicate nature of the circumstances surrounding Lee Sun-kyun’s untimely passing.
