Chicago – Opening Night at the 2024 Chicago Critics Film Festival (Ccff) on May 3rd will include the last film of popular South Korean (Sk) Actor Lee Sun-kyun, entitled “Sleep” (click here for tickets) The world was rocked on December 27th, 2023, when the report came through that that actor – who had a prominent role in the 2019 Oscar Best Picture “Parasite’ – had died at age 48 from an apparent suicide in Seoul (Sk), months after his appearance in Chicago during the Asian Pop-Up Cinema.
“Sleep” follows newlyweds Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su begins speaking in his sleep, ominously stating, “someone’s inside.” From that night on, whenever he falls asleep, Hyun-su transforms into someone else, with no recollection of what happened the night before. Overwhelmed with anxiety that he may hurt himself or their young family, Soo-jin can barely sleep because of this irrational fear.
“Sleep” follows newlyweds Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su begins speaking in his sleep, ominously stating, “someone’s inside.” From that night on, whenever he falls asleep, Hyun-su transforms into someone else, with no recollection of what happened the night before. Overwhelmed with anxiety that he may hurt himself or their young family, Soo-jin can barely sleep because of this irrational fear.
- 5/2/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Exclusive: The Hallyu march continues this week, as a major Korean content streaming service continues its global rollout.
K-entertainment subscription streamer Kocowa+ has launched in Europe and Oceania, offering 30,000 hours — what Kocowa claims is the “largest Korean content library outside of Korea” — and with English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese subtitles. In total, it will launch in 39 territories.
One notable facet of the service is that all new programs are made available within eight hours of their broadcast in Korea, all fully equipped with subtitles. A curated KocoCraves feature will comprise a mix of live viewing parties and selected content that encourages fan engagement and access to easy-access fan favorite content.
Kocowa is a joint venture company formed by Korean broadcasters Kbs, Mbc and Sbs, Sk Square Americas and Content Wavve. The service launched in 2017 and is already in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
The content mix includes K-dramas,...
K-entertainment subscription streamer Kocowa+ has launched in Europe and Oceania, offering 30,000 hours — what Kocowa claims is the “largest Korean content library outside of Korea” — and with English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese subtitles. In total, it will launch in 39 territories.
One notable facet of the service is that all new programs are made available within eight hours of their broadcast in Korea, all fully equipped with subtitles. A curated KocoCraves feature will comprise a mix of live viewing parties and selected content that encourages fan engagement and access to easy-access fan favorite content.
Kocowa is a joint venture company formed by Korean broadcasters Kbs, Mbc and Sbs, Sk Square Americas and Content Wavve. The service launched in 2017 and is already in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
The content mix includes K-dramas,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
On the morning of December 27th, 2023, the world woke up to the shocking news that top star actor Lee Sun-kyun, known the world over for his performance in the Academy Award-winning “Parasite” among many other great films”, was found dead in his car, reportedly from carbon monoxide poisoning. The much-loved actor, who was the subject of a police investigation for drugs related allegations at the time, had decided to take his own life at a time when he was quite possibly at the height of success in his career.
While it is not our aim to discuss the details surrounding the case or the role that the media and the police had to play in pushing the actor to the brink, we would like a lot of his fans celebrate the fantastic legacy of work that the actor, known for his unconventional good looks, inherent charm and a unique voice,...
While it is not our aim to discuss the details surrounding the case or the role that the media and the police had to play in pushing the actor to the brink, we would like a lot of his fans celebrate the fantastic legacy of work that the actor, known for his unconventional good looks, inherent charm and a unique voice,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Chicago – The world was rocked on December 27th, 2023, when the report came through that South Korean (Sk) actor Lee Sun-kyun – who had a prominent role in the 2019 Oscar Best Picture “Parasite’ – had died from an apparent suicide in Seoul (Sk), months after his appearance during Closing Night at Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema (Apuc), where he represented his outrageous new comedy, “Killing Romance.” His apparent suicide was on the heels of government pressure due to his alleged drug consumption. Lee Sun-kyun was 48.
After beginning his career in musical theatre, Lee was relegated to minor and supporting roles onscreen as he began in TV and film. His breakthrough was in Sk TV’s “Coffee Prince” and the medical drama “Behind the White Tower,” both in 2007. He gained more popularity with “My Mister,” (2018) which is currently on Netflix.
Lee Sun-kyun Accepts Apuc’s Excellent Achievement in Film Award
Photo credit: AsianPopUpCinema.org...
After beginning his career in musical theatre, Lee was relegated to minor and supporting roles onscreen as he began in TV and film. His breakthrough was in Sk TV’s “Coffee Prince” and the medical drama “Behind the White Tower,” both in 2007. He gained more popularity with “My Mister,” (2018) which is currently on Netflix.
Lee Sun-kyun Accepts Apuc’s Excellent Achievement in Film Award
Photo credit: AsianPopUpCinema.org...
- 12/27/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” has died in an apparent suicide, South Korean police told NBC News on December 27. He was 48.
Lee’s body was discovered December 27 by authorities in his car parked on a street in northern Seoul. Police were searching for Lee after his family reported him missing, per NBC News. A cause of death hasn’t officially been ruled upon, but Lee reportedly left a message similar to a suicide note before his disappearance, and a charcoal briquette, commonly used in South Korea to induce suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, was discovered in the passenger seat.
In the U.S., Lee was best known for his work in Bong Joon-Ho’s 2019 class satire “Parasite.” In the film, Lee plays Park Dong-ik, a wealthy man whose family is unknowingly the target of a poorer family’s schemes for employment.
Lee’s body was discovered December 27 by authorities in his car parked on a street in northern Seoul. Police were searching for Lee after his family reported him missing, per NBC News. A cause of death hasn’t officially been ruled upon, but Lee reportedly left a message similar to a suicide note before his disappearance, and a charcoal briquette, commonly used in South Korea to induce suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, was discovered in the passenger seat.
In the U.S., Lee was best known for his work in Bong Joon-Ho’s 2019 class satire “Parasite.” In the film, Lee plays Park Dong-ik, a wealthy man whose family is unknowingly the target of a poorer family’s schemes for employment.
- 12/27/2023
- by Wilson Chapman and Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
2023 has taken many beloved actors from us and, in a shocking development, one more name has been added to the list to close out the year. Lee Sun-kyun, the actor best known to Western audiences for playing the role of wealthy family patriarch Dong Ik in director Bong Joon-ho's hit film "Parasite," sadly passed away Wednesday morning in Seoul (local time). The circumstances of the tragedy are complicated by a nationwide crackdown on illicit drug use in South Korea, which has led to allegations and investigations involving several high-profile public figures, including Lee. According to the New York Times, the death is being treated as a suicide. He was only 48 years old.
Although he rose to prominence internationally for starring in the Best Picture-winning film in 2019, Lee had built up a strong and successful career in both television and film throughout the years leading up to his breakthrough performance.
Although he rose to prominence internationally for starring in the Best Picture-winning film in 2019, Lee had built up a strong and successful career in both television and film throughout the years leading up to his breakthrough performance.
- 12/27/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Lee Sun-kyun, a South Korean actor best known internationally for his performance in Parasite, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, in Seoul, The New York Times reports. He was 48.
Lee’s body was found in a parked car, not long after his manager had reported him missing. Authorities are investigating his death as a suicide, and say the actor left what appears to be a suicide note. An official cause of death has not yet been determined.
Prior to his death, Lee had been under investigation as part of a probe into illegal drug use.
Lee’s body was found in a parked car, not long after his manager had reported him missing. Authorities are investigating his death as a suicide, and say the actor left what appears to be a suicide note. An official cause of death has not yet been determined.
Prior to his death, Lee had been under investigation as part of a probe into illegal drug use.
- 12/27/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
There’s something about K-dramas that Western TV series cannot replicate, no matter how hard they try. Whether you want to feel giddy with romantic shows, dive into captivating fantasy worlds, or simply experience the rollercoaster of human emotions, K-dramas have it all. While K-drama fever has been around for many years now, there are still many people who just have started exploring this exciting world.
If you’re a beginner looking to start your Korean drama journey, here are ten dramas you shouldn’t miss watching. But just a friendly piece of advice, make sure to have fast and stable internet from reputable internet providers like HughesNet to have the best streaming experience. So, without ado, let’s explore the ten K-dramas you must watch.
Descendants of the Sun
Descendants of the Sun follows the story of Captain Yoo Shi-jin (Song Joong-ki), a member of the Special Forces, and Dr.
If you’re a beginner looking to start your Korean drama journey, here are ten dramas you shouldn’t miss watching. But just a friendly piece of advice, make sure to have fast and stable internet from reputable internet providers like HughesNet to have the best streaming experience. So, without ado, let’s explore the ten K-dramas you must watch.
Descendants of the Sun
Descendants of the Sun follows the story of Captain Yoo Shi-jin (Song Joong-ki), a member of the Special Forces, and Dr.
- 6/28/2023
- by Peter Adams
- AsianMoviePulse
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