Actors Claudia Kim and Lee Ji Hoon expressed their sorrow at the passing of Lee Sun Kyun.

Lee Sun Kyun (center) with Lee Jung Eun (right) and Park So Dam (left) at the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards in 2020 | LA Times

On December 27, Lee Sun Kyun was found dead in his car. The late actor’s agency confirmed the news in a statement.

Lee Sun Kyun’s Agency Shares Statement Following His Death

In response to the late actor’s tragic passing, several celebrities paid tribute to the acclaimed actor.

Soo Hyun (also known as Claudia Kim)

Popular actor Soo Hyun paid her respects to the actor in an Instagram post. In her post, the actor states that “Everyone deserves to be forgiven for their mistakes” and called the actor’s passing a “Great loss for Korean entertainment.”

Cool’s Yuri

Legendary singer Yuri from the first-generation K-Pop group Cool also expressed sorrow at the loss.

Rest in peace, Lee Sun Kyun. I am so sad… This makes me even more afraid of people. He was human, just like us… Should his mistake cost him his life? This is heartbreaking and tragic. I am sending prayers to his family.

— @iamyurigo/Instagram

Lee Ji Hoon (Actor)

Actor Lee Ji Hoon, in a now-deleted post, expressed regret over Lee Sun Kyun’s passing while seemingly calling out  those who had criticized the actor. In a post, the actor reportedly wrote, “I am shocked and afraid. Is it fair for someone to judge when they themselves had never experienced (what he was going through)?. To those who judge others, can you look yourself in the mirror and not be embarassad about your own life?” The post has since been replaced by a black image.

Meanwhile, Lee Sun Kyun was one of Korea’s most prolific actors. The acclaimed actor leaves behind his wife and two children. Lee Sun Kyun was 48 years old.

 The actors expressed regret over the death of their colleague.