‘Parasite’ actor  Lee Sun-kyun found dead amid drug probe: report

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun — known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite” — has been found dead, Yonhap news agency reported early Wednesday, citing police.

Lee was found unconscious inside a car beside charcoal briquettes at a Seoul park, Yonhap reported. The actor, born in 1975, was discovered after his wife reportedly called police to tell them Lee left behind a suicide note in their home before he departed.

His death comes amid an investigation into his alleged illegal drug use, which is strictly enforced in the Asian nation.

Lee was questioned three times by police regarding the probe, including for a grueling 19 hours over the weekend.

He claimed he was tricked into taking drugs by a bar hostess who then attempted to blackmail him, Yonhap reported.

Lee starred as the father of a family who strives to be wealthy in the sci-fi flick “Parasite,” which was released in 2019.

He also had roles in other South Korean movies like “Helpless in 2012 and “All About My Wife” in 2014.

Lee also starred in Apple TV+’s first Korean-language original series, a sci-fi thriller, which was made in 2021 called Dr. Brain. 

With Post wires