According to an exclusive report by OSEN, a close acquaintance of Song Young-kyu shared that the actor had been living apart from his family due to growing personal and professional pressures. “He was under a lot of stress, even before the recent DUI. Work offers were decreasing, and it felt like a cycle of bad luck,” the source stated.
Song Young-kyu’s wife had been running a café while he continued his acting career, but as the economy took a downturn, their business faced significant losses. Eventually, the couple began living separately, with Song Young-kyu reportedly residing alone in an officetel in Bundang. “He was still acting, trying to move forward, but the drinking incident seemed to crush his remaining hope,” the acquaintance added.
On June 19, Song Young-kyu was caught driving under the influence in Yongin. He drove nearly 5 kilometers while heavily intoxicated — his blood alcohol content exceeding the legal revocation limit of 0.08%. The news broke a month later, leading to his withdrawal from the drama “The Winning Try”, the series “The Defects”, and the play “Shakespeare in Love.”
Despite the public backlash, those close to Song Young-kyu remember him as a gentle and talented individual. “Yes, DUI is a serious mistake. But Song Young-kyu was so talented and kind-hearted. It’s heartbreaking to think that if things had gone just a bit differently, he might still be here,” the source said.
Meanwhile, on the morning of August 4, Song Young-kyu was found dead in his car in Yongin. Police are investigating after a woman discovered his body. His funeral is being held at Dabose Hospital Funeral Hall, with his wife and two daughters as chief mourners. The procession is set for August 6, followed by burial at Hambaeksan Memorial Park.
Sources: nate
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