Korean actor Song Young-Kyu, best known for his role in Extreme Job, was found dead in Seoul recently. The actor has passed away at the age of 55. The shocking incident unfolded as he was found dead inside a parked car in Cheoin-gu, Yongin, south of Seoul, during the early hours of Monday. Notably, his demise comes days after he was reportedly arrested in a drink-and-drive scandal near Yongin.

Song Young-Kyu found dead

According to a Maeil Business Newspaper’s report, Song Young-Kyu was found unconscious in a vehicle parked at a townhouse in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, at around 8 AM on Sunday, August 3, 2025. The locals reportedly alerted cops that the actor was found unresponsive inside a parked car in Yongin.

A source reportedly told Koreaboo, “He was distressed by the malicious articles and comments, and the circumstances were extremely unfavourable at that time.” He is survived by his wife and two daughters, who are yet to issue an official statement after his death. The cause of his untimely death is yet to be ascertained.