A Posthumous Work, "True Education".. Late Song Young-gyu Dies Leaving Wife and Daughters; One-Year Anniversary Today (4th) [Star Issue]

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One year has passed since actor Late Song Young-gyu passed away.

Late Song Young-gyu was found deceased in a vehicle parked at a residential complex in Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, on the morning of August 4, 2025. He was 55 years old.

At the time, police stated that no signs of criminal activity such as forced entry were found, and no suicide note was discovered at the scene.

Song Young-gyu made his debut in 1994 with the children's musical "Mortal Monk." He built a solid acting career across films, dramas, and theater. After years of obscurity, he gained public recognition in 2019 for his role as Captain Choi in the blockbuster film "Extreme Job."

Subsequently, he appeared in various works including the drama "Stove League," "Penthouse 3," Netflix's "Surinam," Disney+'s "Casino," and "My Perfect Secretary," and in 2022, he was appointed as a special lecturer in the Department of Acting Arts at Semyung University, where he devoted himself to nurturing the next generation of talent.

However, in late July last year, news of his drunk driving surfaced, halting his activities. On the night of June 19 last year, Song Young-gyu was transferred without arrest to the Prosecution Service for allegedly driving approximately 5 kilometers from Giheung-gu to Cheoin-gu in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, while intoxicated. It was reported that his blood alcohol concentration at the time was at a level warranting license revocation.

Following the controversy, Song Young-gyu withdrew from the ongoing play "Shakespeare in Love," and both ENA's "I Shopping" and SBS's "Try: We Become Miracles" adjusted their content and editing. The sudden tragic news arrived just about ten days after the drunk driving incident became known, deepening public sorrow.

His survivors include his wife and two daughters. His posthumous work is the Netflix series "True Education," which was released this year.

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