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Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee Sun Kyun's drug prosecution case: Two government officials charged for leaking important information related to the late actor; a journalist involved
The late actor Lee Sun Kyun 's drug prosecution case has been going on. According to recent reports, a police officer, as well as a prosecution investigator, has been formally charged for leaking information related to the case. The journalist that they leaked and shared the information with was also indicted by prosecutors in the case. Government officials and journalists charged for sharing and receiving sensitive information The drug prosecution case involving the late actor Lee Sun Kyun has received new updates as two government officials as well as a journalist have been charged by prosecutors. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office announced on June 5 that two government officials had been charged without detention for allegedly sharing important and sensitive information with a journalist. One former police lieutenant with the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency, an investigator at the Incheon prosecutors' office, and a journalist who received and publicly shared the private information have all been charged for leaking information and for sharing private and personal data under the Personal Information Protection Act. What was leaked? According to reports, the former lieutenant shared a progress report on the drug case as well as another document in October 2023 by photographing the evidence. The report was confidential in nature, as it contained private details like the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all the individuals that had been identified and were being investigated in relation to Lee Sun Kyun's drug case. The progress report was also prepared and compiled by the narcotics crime investigation team of the Incheon police. The investigator, on the other hand, had privately leaked information to a reporter. This person had allegedly informed a reporter verbally that actor Lee Sun Kyun was under formal investigation for drugs. None of this information had been cleared for public release and had been unofficially leaked by the two officials as the case was still being investigated confidentially. The leaked content was allegedly edited after being received by the journalist and was shared by an unnamed online news portal on December 28 in 2023, that too only a day after actor Lee Sun Kyun passed away and was found. About Lee Sun-kyun and the case Lee Sun Kyun, well known for his role in the film 'Parasite', had been under investigation since 2023 for drug-related charges. As per reports, the actor had been regularly attending questioning sessions at the police station. Due to the leaked information, the actor's name and face were on the front page and on everyone's screen even before any conclusion could be drawn from the questioning sessions. On December 26, 2023, actor Lee Sun Kyun was found in his car. The actor had already passed away by the time he was found.
Pink Villa
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lee Sun Kyun death: 2 government officials and journalist indicted for leaking confidential case details, know more
Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of dr*g use and sensitive circumstances surrounding a public figure's demise. Reader discretion is advised! In a major development tied to the late actor Lee Sun Kyun's controversial dr*g investigation, two government officials have been indicted. A journalist has also been charged for illegally disclosing sensitive information to the press. On June 5, the Incheon District Prosecutor's Office revealed that formal charges had been filed against a police officer and a prosecutorial investigator for breaching official secrecy. A journalist was also indicted for violating personal data protection laws. This indictment follows a months-long investigation into how details from a confidential criminal probe made their way into the public sphere. Many believe it contributed to the severe public scrutiny faced by Lee Sun Kyun prior to his tragic death in December 2023. Leaked files and conversations triggered sensationalism According to prosecution authorities, the first breach occurred on October 18, 2023. A police officer in his 30s, referred to only as 'A,' captured photographs of official investigation records. These documents reportedly contained detailed information on individuals linked to the dr*g case. It included names, prior criminal offenses, and occupations. The images were allegedly distributed to two reporters, despite containing information that had not yet been verified or cleared for release. The following day, a separate leak allegedly occurred. A prosecutorial investigator in his 40s, identified as 'B,' is said to have informed a different journalist that Lee Sun Kyun was under formal investigation. This verbal disclosure, made while the case was still at a confidential stage. It reportedly served as the tipping point for a flood of media coverage that framed the actor's situation in a highly sensationalized manner. The journalist who received and published this information, named 'C' in the report, has now been indicted under South Korea's Personal Information Protection Act. This law prohibits the release of private or unverified details obtained through unauthorized means. Timeline: From private probe to public pressure Lee Sun Kyun, internationally known for his performance in Parasite, had quietly been under police investigation since October 14, 2023. He voluntarily attended three rounds of questioning related to alleged dr*g use. However, before authorities had even concluded their findings or presented evidence publicly, his name and alleged charges began appearing in headlines across the country. The release of unconfirmed information and speculative coverage across social platforms only amplified the pressure on the actor. On December 26, 2023, Lee was found deceased in his car. His sudden death prompted a wave of grief and anger throughout the entertainment industry and the general public.
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
IU, Lee Sun Kyun's My Mister named top life-changing K-drama in industry poll continuing fame after 7 years
IU and Lee Sun Kyun's 2018 psychological tragedy drama, My Mister, was honoured with a prestigious title seven years after its release. Its production house CJ ENM completed 30 glorious years in the entertainment industry and as a part of its celebration, looked back at its most notable works. The company designated My Mister as its top life-changing drama, recognizing its contribution to the K-drama scene and to CJ ENM's success, as reported by K-media Wikitree on May 22. Why did My Mister receive top life-changing K-drama title? To commemorate their three decades in the industry, CJ ENM hosted a My Mister Homecoming Fan Meeting on May 20, at their Seoul Sangam-dong Center, bringing together the production team. During then, they announced the drama as their top life-changing work, with director Kim Won Seok and writer Park Hae Young reminiscing the love the series received. The director said, "Despite many challenges during production, I'm delighted that the drama is still loved after seven years." According to him, IU-Lee Sun Kyun show's distinctiveness and memorable aspect lies in its realistic depiction of life. He added, 'The most important aspect of content is its uniqueness, and My Mister is a prime example of that.' Writer Park Hae Young lauded the teamwork behind the creation of such a meaningful show, stating, 'The collaboration of hundreds of staff members working in perfect harmony created a meaningful work. About My Mister My Mister follows a young woman in her 20s, Lee Ji An (IU), and a man in his 40s, Park Dong Hoon (Lee Sun Kyun), as they find solace in each other, amidst personal struggles. Lee Ji An works temporary jobs to support her grandmother while struggling with significant debt and harassment from loan sharks. In a turn of events, she crosses paths with Park Dong Hoon, who is grappling with personal wounds, workplace mistreatment and responsibilities of his mother and two younger brothers.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lee Sun Kyun extortion case: Prosecutors seek 7-year jail term for manager as netizens voice outrage
Lee Sun Kyun was blackmailed by his 31-year-old manager after she discovered out about the late actor's dr*g abuse. Following that, she threatened him and extorted money, details of which surfaced after the actor's death in 2023. It led to an ongoing court case, where the accused was initially sentenced to 3.6 years prison. According to a May 21 report by News1, after the second trial, the court upheld the previous verdict. However, the prosecution appealed for a stricter sentence. Late actor Lee Sun Kyun 's manager, referred to as A, was accused of using her knowledge of his substance abuse to blackmail him for money. She was indicted by the 3rd Criminal Appeals Division of the Incheon District Court on charges of extorting 300 million won from the Parasite star in September 2023. A scammed him by calling and saying, "Your phone has been hacked and you are being threatened, so I need money to keep quiet." After the details of cyberbullying and swindling came to light, a case was filed against A, and after the first trial, she was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months of prison. However, the prosecution argued that the time A was to serve in jail was not enough as compared to her crime. In the second trial, the court upheld the same verdict and the prosecution once again requested that the court 'overturn the verdict and sentence them according to the original verdict (of 7 years).' The attorney of the defendant requested for the sentence not be any stricter, as manager A was herself being threatened for money by an unknown person. The legal representative argued that A "made a wrong choice (money extortion from Lee Sun Kyung)due to fear" and her situation must be kept in mind before announcing the final verdict. Many netizens took to the discussion portal theqoo to argue that 7 years prison would be too much for a crime of that sort. While others expressed their frustration, stating that a lighter sentence was being given to A due to her gender, which was improper.
