The South Korean actor had been under investigation for illegal drug use since early this year.
Police earlier said an unconscious Lee Sun-kyun was discovered at an unidentified Seoul location.
Police confirm Wedensday death of actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning 'Parasite' while facing an investigation over suspected drug use.
The 48-year-old had been investigated for illegal substance use on multiple occasions this year, according to Yonhap.
Lee Sun-kyun, a South Korean actor of the Oscar-winning film Parasite, was found dead, Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday (Dec 27), citing police. Lee had been under investigation over illegal drug use allegations.
Lee Sun-kyun, an actor who starred in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has died, South Korea's emergency office said Wednesday.