Lee Sun-kyun: Career, Age, Nationality, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Drug Scandal, Arrest Case And Controversy

Lee sun-kyun Biography

Lee Sun-kyun is an actor born in 1975 and was 66 years old. Lee Sun-kyun is an actor with a trademark deep voice and excellent acting skills.

Lee Sun-kyun debuted in the musical ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ in 2001. Afterwards, he appeared as Lee Yun-seong’s younger brother in the 2001 MBC sitcom ‘Lovers’. Lee Seon-kyun’s younger brother is an unemployed man who behaves like a troublemaker, talking rudely to his sister’s friends about everything and secretly stealing and squandering his sister’s money. In the drama, Lee Sun-gyun received attention from viewers by showing his comical acting that shows his sincere side as a trouble maker.

Afterwards, in the early and mid-2000s, he frequently appeared in one-act plays such as Best Theater and Drama City, solidifying his position as a talented actor. In 2007, Lee Sun-kyun made a name for himself as a talented actor by playing the role of Choi Do-young in the drama White Tower.

This work presented a unique image that was different from the comical images he had done so far, and his acting skills were recognized. The White Tower was a major turning point in Lee Sun-kyun’s career.

Since then, the dramas in which Lee Sun-kyun appeared, including ‘Coffee Prince’s 1st Shop’, ‘Pasta’, and ‘Golden Time’, all gained great popularity, and he emerged as a star with his acting skills and charm.

In 2018, Lee Seon-gyun played the role of Park Dong-hoon, an uncle living under the weight of life, in the drama My Mister. The drama ‘My Mister’ was not only a box office hit, but was also recognized as Lee Sun-kyun’s representative work, winning the TV drama award and screenplay award at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards, proving its outstanding workmanship.

In 2019, after the box office success of My Mister, Lee Sun-kyun appeared in director Bong Joon-ho’s film ‘Parasite’ and once again received favorable reviews for his acting that suited the role of President Park. In addition to the unprecedented box office success of the movie ‘Parasite’, Lee Sun-kyun walked on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, the highest honor for an actor, and became known overseas as a talented actor.

Lee Sun-kyun showed off his outstanding acting skills in various works and impressed many audiences. His acting is evaluated as being full of deep emotions and delicate expressiveness, and he is currently working as a leading male actor representing Korea.

Controversy over Lee Sun-kyun’s drug charges, top actor L in his 40s

On October 20, 2023, it was reported through a media report that the police were investigating eight people, including actor L, a man in his 40s, on charges of subversion under the Narcotics Management Act. Afterwards, controversy arose as it became known that Mr. L, a top actor in his 40s mentioned here, was none other than Lee Sun-kyun.

In addition, the controversy is accelerating as it is reported that other internal victims include those with a history of drug use, such as a third-generation chaebol family member and an aspiring celebrity. However, it is reported that although the police found clues related to drug use for Lee Sun-gyun, the names of the other victims were only mentioned during the related investigation, and the drug use charges were not specifically revealed.

In response, Lee Sun-kyun’s agency said, “We are currently verifying the exact facts regarding the allegations raised against actor Lee Sun-kyun, and we intend to faithfully participate in any future investigations by investigative agencies with a sincere attitude.” 

Next, the agency said, “Lee Sun-kyun has received continuous blackmail and threats from Mr. A, a person related to the incident, and has submitted a complaint to the investigative agency regarding this. We will inform you of the future progress through our legal representative.” It was revealed.

Due to the controversy over Lee Sun-kyun’s drug charges, his next work and filming, which are about to be released, have been put on hold, and as the investigation progresses, his future activities and the resulting legal response are receiving great attention.

Lee Sun-kyun’s wife, actress Jeon Hye-jin’s profile

In May 2009, Lee Sun-gyun and Jeon Hae-jin got married and have two sons. Jeon Hye-jin, born in 1976, is 47 years old and is a former Miss Korea actress.

Jeon Hye-jin is an actress with accurate line delivery and excellent acting skills. She is evaluated as having the ability to express her lines perfectly and convey emotions naturally.

Jeon Hye-jin is a former Miss Korea Gyeongnam Sun contestant in 1997, and debuted on the screen as Chunja in the 1998 film Killing Story. She also made her stage debut in the same year in the play ‘The Moral Thief’.