South Korean actor Lee Yong-ju has passed away at the age of 44 after suffering a sudden heart attack on August 29.
The news of his death was shared on Instagram and Threads by his close friend, Lim Eun-ho. Addressing the actor’s followers and colleagues, Lim expressed his grief and requested prayers for Lee.
“I respectfully inform you that my friend Lee Yong-ju has suddenly passed away. I still cannot believe this sudden news. I ask that many of you remember Yong-ju on his final journey together, and pray for his soul with warm hearts,” he wrote.
Lim confirmed that the actor died from a cardiac event, noting that the tragic event unfolded so rapidly that word had not yet reached many outside the immediate circle.
“Because this happened so suddenly, the obituary has not yet been widely disseminated to anyone other than his family and close acquaintances.”
Throughout his career, Lee built a memorable body of work across television, with appearances in popular series such as “Rude Miss Young-ae,” “Hello, Franceska,” “New Recruit,” “Less Than Evil,” and “Unusual Family.”
A wake for the late actor is underway at the Bundang Jesaeng Hospital Funeral Hall in Seongnam, South Korea.
His funeral service is scheduled to take place on August 31.