According to Nate, the Dongbu Police Station in Yongin City (Gyeonggi Province) reported no signs of foul play or a suicide note. They are currently investigating the cause of death. The actor's funeral was held on the morning of 6/8, with burial at Hambaksan Memorial Park.

Actor Song Young Kyu. Photo: Nate

Actor Song Young Kyu. Photo: Nate

On South Korean social media, many fans expressed shock and disbelief upon hearing the news. Some commented, "This is unbelievable. I still can't forget his roles," and "May he rest in peace. Thank you for your contributions to Korean cinema."

Song Young Kyu was born on 18/4/1970 and graduated from the Department of Theatre and Film at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. He was a former member of the Seoul Metropolitan Musical Theatre Company and a visiting professor in the Acting Department at Semyung University. His first role was in the 1994 children's musical "The Taoist Priest".

In film, Song Young Kyu made a memorable impression as Captain Choi in the 2019 hit "Extreme Job", balancing humor and seriousness. He continued to shine in "Baseball Girl" (2020), "Gangneung" (2021), "Air Murder" (2022), and "Happy Country" (2024).

Trailer "Extreme Job" (2019). Video: CJ ENM

On television, he was known for supporting roles that added depth to the storyline, such as Oh Sa Hoon in "Stove League", National Intelligence Service Director Park Jong Soo in "Narco-Saints", and roles in "Hyena" and "Penthouse".

In June, Song Young Kyu was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. On 25/7, police announced they had forwarded the case to the prosecutor's office. The incident sparked controversy and led to his removal from several ongoing projects.

Que Chi (according to Nate)