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Song Young kyu: Drama & Movie List

Song Young kyu South Korean actor has tragically died at age 55. He was found unresponsive in his car on August 4, 2025, in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Authorities confirmed there were no signs of foul play, and the circumstances are still under investigation.

Song Young kyu Career Highlights & Final Projects

Song Young kyu South Korean actor has tragically died at age 55

A familiar face in Korean television and film, Song debuted in musical theatre in 1994, and over three decades, appeared in more than 50 dramas and movies. He gained widespread recognition for:

  • Chief Choi in the box-office hit Extreme Job (2019)
  • Supporting roles in acclaimed series like Narco-Saints (Netflix) and Big Bet (Disney+) in 2022–2023

In early 2025, he was also acting in two currently airing dramas:

  • The Winning Try (SBS) as rugby coach Kim Min‑joong
  • The Defects (ENA) as pastor Yoon Se‑hoon

Song Young kyu Movie & TV:

Film highlights include:

  • Extreme Job (2019)
  • Toxic (2022)
  • Land of Happiness (2024) and others

Song Young kyu Drama roles include:

  • Reply 1988
  • Tale of the Nine‑Tailed (2020)
  • Hot Stove League
  • Voice, Hyena, Undercover, Narco‑Saints, Big Bet, Destined with You, plus cameo appearances in The Haunted Palace, Love Scout, and Oh My Ghost Clients in 2025

DUI Case & Controversy Before Death

In June 2025, Song was arrested for drunk driving, reportedly driving about 5 km with a 0.08% BAC, which breached Korean law. Following this, he stepped down from the play Shakespeare in Love and was removed from his roles in The Winning Try and The Defects. Production teams later confirmed plans to edit or reduce his screen time.

Though he issued a public apology, insiders say the scandal deeply affected both his personal and professional life.

Song Young‑kyu’s sudden death has shaken the Korean entertainment community. Known for his versatile, commanding screen presence—whether as a menacing officer, a firm coach, or sympathetic pastor—he was a respected figure beloved by fans and colleagues.

His passing raises questions about mental health support, the pressures of public scandal, and the impact on unfinished projects like The Winning Try and The Defects.

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