Song Young-kyu dies at 55

– His passing comes shortly after a public controversy.

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– He was found in a car in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.

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A friend discovered him at around 8 am Korean time

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– Police said there was no sign of foul play.

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– In June, Song was caught for drunk driving. – His blood alcohol level was 0.08 percent.

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– Facing backlash, Song left the play “Shakespeare in Love.” – His last performance was on July 25, 2025.

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– He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

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– He appeared in over 40 television dramas and many films.

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