Person in history
Lee Sun-kyun
Lee Sun-kyun, South Korean actor (born 1975)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2023 · December 27
Their story
Who they were
Lee Sun-kyun, South Korean actor (born 1975)
Early life
Lee Sun-kyun was born on March 2, 1975, in South Korea. He studied at Dongguk University's Department of Theater and Film.
Path and career
Lee made his acting debut in the late 1990s and built a steady career in Korean television and film. His breakthrough international recognition came with Bong Joon-ho's Parasite, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020.
Beyond Parasite, Lee appeared in acclaimed dramas including Pasta (2010) and Coffee Prince (2007), establishing himself as a respected actor in Korean entertainment. He also worked in films such as Intimate Strangers (2018) and A Hard Day (2014).
Why this date
Lee Sun-kyun appears on our December 27 calendar for 2023 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Lee Sun-kyun
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December 27 2023.
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