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South Korean Actor Lee Sang-bo Found Dead at 45 in Pyeongtaek Home

His agency is withholding the cause at the family’s request.

Overview

  • Lee Sang-bo, found at his Pyeongtaek home around midday Friday, was confirmed dead by local police.
  • Police reported no sign of foul play, and some outlets described the case as an apparent suicide pending official findings.
  • His agency, Korea Management Group, said the cause will not be disclosed at the family’s request and asked media to avoid interviews or visits.
  • Local outlet OSEN reported funeral services at Pyeongtaek Jungang Funeral Hall on Sunday, March 29.
  • Coverage noted his long struggle with depression and a 2022 drug probe later tied to prescribed psychiatric medication, episodes he said damaged his career.