‘Parasite’ Star Lee Sun-kyun Begged Police Not To Publicly Reveal Drug Probe

‘Parasite’ star Lee Sun-kyun had begged police to not publicly announce he was beneath investigation for utilizing unlawful medication … 4 days earlier than his obvious suicide.

Police officers confirmed Thursday that Sun-kyun’s lawyer requested cops to shut the newest questioning spherical to the press on Saturday … however they declined.

A day earlier than Sun-kyun’s physique was discovered, his lawyer added the actor was hopeful any future interrogation could be in non-public … explaining he felt burdened discussing the allegations in a public setting because the media protection had been intense.

Whereas the Incheon Metropolitan Police Chief, Kim Hui-jung, expressed deep remorse over Sun-kyun’s passing … he caught by their robust line of questioning — including it had been achieved together with his consent.

As we reported, the South Korean actor was discovered useless, aged 48, in his automotive Wednesday within the capital metropolis of Seoul … after his supervisor reported him lacking to the police.

He was beneath investigation for a drug blackmail plot … accused of utilizing marijuana and different substances on the residence of a hostess from the native bar — although he claimed she deceived him into taking the medication and tried to blackmail him.

He was final questioned by police on Dec 23 … and was detained for 19 hours earlier than being launched.

Two suspects – a person and a lady – have been arrested in reference to the narcotics investigation … and a day earlier than Lee was discovered useless, he requested by way of his legal professional that police administer a lie detector take a look at to him and the 2 others.