Korean Cinema in Mourning: ‘Extreme Job’ Star Song Young-Kyu Passes Away at 55

Korean actor Song Young-Kyu, best known for his role in the 2019 blockbuster Extreme Job, has died at the age of 55. He was discovered on Monday morning inside a car in a residential complex in Yongin, just south of Seoul, according to local authorities.

Song’s passing comes months after a June incident in which he faced a drunk driving charge in Yongin. His sudden death has left fans and the Korean entertainment industry in shock, mourning the loss of a talented performer who made his mark on the big screen.