Actor Lee Sang-bo has died, South Korean media reported. He was 45.
The Hankook Ilbo reported on the 27th that Lee was found dead on the 26th. Police who responded after a report from his family are investigating the exact circumstances of his death, the newspaper said.
His agency, Korea Management Group (KMG), told multiple media outlets it was checking the report.
Born in 1981, Lee debuted in the 2006 KBS drama “The Invisible Man Choi Jang-soo.” He appeared in dramas including “Miss Monte-Cristo” and “Elegant Empire,” and in films including “Secretly, Greatly” and “Mephisto.”
Lee drew public attention in 2022 after police detained him following a report of a man who appeared to be under the influence walking around in public. It was later found to be a misunderstanding linked to his taking prescribed antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication, according to the report.
In media interviews at the time, Lee said he felt wronged but called the incident a turning point, adding that he wanted to be remembered for his acting.
He signed an exclusive contract with his current agency earlier this year and had signaled plans for more active work. Reports also said all posts on the social media account he ran during his lifetime have been deleted.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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