The South Korean entertainment industry has been shaken by recent revelations surrounding acclaimed actor Lee Sun-kyun. In October 2023, news emerged that the actor was under internal investigation over suspected drug use, sparking a series of events that would eventually lead to his voluntary withdrawal from an upcoming thriller drama and legal proceedings that cast a shadow over his career.
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Internal Investigation and Voluntary Withdrawal:
The controversy began when it was disclosed in October 2023 that Lee Sun-kyun was booked for an internal investigation regarding alleged drug use. In response to the unfolding situation, the actor took the unprecedented step of voluntarily dropping out of “No Way Out,” an upcoming thriller drama serial that had just commenced production days before the revelation came to light.
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Charges and Police Summoning:
On October 24, 2023, the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency charged Lee Sun-kyun with suspicion of using marijuana and psychoactive drugs. Subsequently, he was summoned for questioning on October 28. The legal implications of these charges were serious, leading to a travel ban imposed on the actor to prevent him from leaving the country during the ongoing investigations.
Contradictory Test Results and Lie Detector Request:
As the legal drama unfolded, initial test results of Lee’s hair samples presented a surprising twist – he tested negative for drugs. This revelation injected an element of uncertainty into the case, prompting further investigations as of November 2023. Amidst the developments, Lee Sun-kyun, through his legal representation, requested that the police conduct an additional lie detector test. The actor’s complaint centred on the perceived unfairness of being accused of drug use based solely on the statement of an individual (referred to as Mr A) without any physical evidence to support the claim.
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