Sadly, the last image of the Penthouse actor who just died, revealing the tragedy of the last day of his life

The Korean entertainment industry is shocked by the news that veteran actor Song Young Kyu has suddenly passed away at the age of 55. He was discovered in his car in a residential area in Yongin, Gyeonggi on the morning of August 4.

The sudden departure and unanswered questions

According to information from the Yongin Dongbu Police Department, an acquaintance found Song Young Kyu unconscious in the car at around 8 a.m. and quickly called the police. Immediately, functional forces were present at the scene to conduct an investigation. Although there is no official result on the cause of death, police have confirmed that no signs of a serious case or a will have been found.

Song Young Kyu's death came just weeks after he was indicted for drunk driving. This scandal has become a "drop in the glass", pushing the actor into a serious mental and financial crisis. The incident not only caused him to be excluded from many art projects he was participating in, but also caused heavy criticism from the public and the online community.

The pressures of "drops overflowing the glass"

According to a revelation from a close friend, the last years of Song Young Kyu's life were extremely miserable. Originally a person who loves acting and is always active in art, Song Young Kyu has faced many difficulties.

The actor's wife runs a coffee shop, but because of the economic downturn, the loss-making business has caused the family to face a financial crisis. To facilitate his work, he had to separate, rent a private apartment to live away from his wife and two daughters, in the hope of making more money.

However, the drunk driving scandal has made things worse. The image of a professional actor with more than 30 years of career collapsed, causing him to regret, torment and blame himself. A close source shared that:

"He is under a lot of pressure in life. The number of art projects has decreased, plus personal matters have made things worse. Because he was too stressed, Song Young Kyu turned to alcoholic beverages to relieve his grief and forget about the pain. Although everyone around him has encouraged and tried to help him cheer up, unfortunately things still happen."

Noisy driving while drunk leads to tragedy

On October 25, Dong Bu Yongin Police Station (Gyeonggi Province, South Korea) announced that it was conducting an investigation and non-custodial prosecution of actor Song Young Kyu, with allegations of violating the Road Traffic Law - driving while drunk.

According to authorities, the Penthouse 3 star was arrested at 11 p.m. on June 19 (local time). Police received a report from residents that a man was driving unconscious. Through the extraction of security cameras, the traffic police determined that the vehicle traveling more than 5km belonged to Song Young Kyu and proceeded to block the car and arrest it. The test results showed that Song Young Kyu's blood alcohol level exceeded 0.08% - the level of being deprived of a driver's license under Korean law.

Song Young Kyu claimed that he had been drinking alcohol with an acquaintance before deciding to drive home on his own. After being arrested, the actor expressed regret and apologized to his partner and the public: "My momentary mistake ruined everything. I drink alcohol because I'm not in a good mood and I don't drink too much. I say this is not an excuse for my work. I have violated the law and acted in a way that endangers society, I apologize."

Cinematic heritage and infinite mourning

Song Young Kyu died at the same time that two films starring him, "The Winning Try" and "The Defects", were airing. Although he only took on a supporting role, his acting was highly appreciated by the audience. Now, when he is gone, many fans can't help but feel sad when these works become the last films about the actor surnamed Song on the screen.

Song Young Kyu's funeral will be held at Davos Hospital Funeral Home, Yongin on August 6, after which he will be buried at Hambaeksan Memorial Park. His passing is not only a great loss for the family but also a wake-up call about the invisible pressures that the artist faces, and the harshness of public opinion.

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