Lee Sun-kyun
(49 years old)Seoul, South Korea
Lee Sun-kyun (March 2, 1975 – December 27, 2023) was a South Korean actor. He was best known for his roles in the films, Helpless (2012), romantic comedy All About My Wife (2012), and crime/black comedy A Hard Day (2014). He was also known for his role in the Bong Joon-ho's Academy Award-winning black comedy film Parasite for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award along with his castmates. He received several other awards including nomination for an International Emmy Award.
After beginning his career in musical theatre, for many years Lee was relegated to minor and supporting roles onscreen, only getting to play lead characters in one-act dramas on KBS Drama City and MBC Best Theater. In one such Best Theater project, he worked with TV director Lee Yoon-jung on Taereung National Village (2005), which led to him being cast in her later series Coffee Prince in 2007. Coffee Prince, along with medical drama White Tower brought Lee mainstream popularity, which he followed with Pasta (2010), Golden Time (2012) and My Mister (2018).
Meanwhile, on the big screen, he received a Best Actor award from the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival for his role in Paju (2009), followed by critical acclaim for mystery thriller Helpless (2012), romantic comedy All About My Wife (2012), and crime/black comedy A Hard Day (2014). Lee also continues to collaborate with auteur Hong Sang-soo, and his arthouse films with Hong include Night and Day (2008), Oki's Movie (2010), and Nobody's Daughter Haewon (2013). In 2019, he starred in Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning black comedy film Parasite.
Also Known As Lee Seon-gyun , Ли Сон Гюн, Seon-gyun Lee, 이선균, Lee Sun Gyun, 李善均, Sun-kyun Lee. Born on 1975-03-02
Also Known As Lee Seon-gyun , Ли Сон Гюн, Seon-gyun Lee, 이선균, Lee Sun Gyun, 李善均, Sun-kyun Lee. Born on 1975-03-02
May 20, 2024
7 Must-Know Facts About “Project Silence” Starring Lee Sun Kyun, Premiering This July!
Uncover seven fascinating facts about Project Silence, featuring Lee Sun Kyun. From its Cannes debut to its suspenseful plot, here's what you need to know before July!
May 17, 2024
The Land of Happiness: A Farewell to Lee Sun Kyun
The Land of Happiness is a must-watch Korean film set in 1979, featuring Lee Sun Kyun in his final role. Dive into a thrilling historical mystery this August 2024.
March 27, 2024
Lee Sun Kyun’s Father Passes Away, Following His Son
Once again, sorrowful news emerges from Lee Sun Kyun’s family. Three months after the demise of the Korean actor, his father has reportedly passed away, following in his son’s footsteps. This news was reported by several Korean media outlets on Wednesday (27/3/2024). Lee Sun Kyun’s father’s passing occurred amidst a period of mourning and ongoing […]