The Oscar-winning actor Lee Sun-Kyun from South Korea discovered dead in his apartment

In a tragic turn of events, Lee Sun-kyun, the esteemed South Korean actor famed for his role in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite," was discovered dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday. The authorities made the grim discovery after an extensive police investigation into allegations of Lee's involvement in drug use.

Initially, police and emergency officers found Lee in what appeared to be an unconscious state inside a car parked on a street in northern Seoul. Subsequently, emergency personnel confirmed his demise, as reported by Seoul’s Seongbuk police station.

The search for Lee, 48, had been initiated following a missing person report received by the Seongbuk police. While the authorities have refrained from disclosing further details, including the circumstances of his death, South Korean media outlets, including Yonhap news agency, reported that Lee's family had informed the police earlier on Wednesday. They indicated that Lee had left home after leaving behind a message resembling a suicide note.

Lee Sun-kyun's untimely death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among fans who admired his contributions to the world of cinema, particularly his notable role in "Parasite." The actor's passing also marks the end of weeks of intense speculation surrounding allegations of his involvement in drug use, adding another layer of sorrow to the already somber situation.

As the nation mourns the loss of a talented actor, further details about the circumstances leading to Lee Sun-kyun's demise are awaited, and authorities are expected to continue their investigations into the tragic incident.