‘Parasite’ director calls for probe into the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho reacts during a press conference demanding an investigation into the case for the death of the late actor Lee Sun-kyun in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Photo: AP

A group of South Korean filmmakers, actors and industry officials, including Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, on Friday called for a probe into the handling by police and media of drug abuse allegations involving late actor Lee Sun-kyun.

Lee, who shot to global fame with his performance as the wealthy patriarch in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, was found dead last month in an apparent suicide.