Late Lee Seon-gyun's Agency Earnestly Appeals "YouTubers Causing Disturbance at Funeral Home, Funeral to Be Private"

Access Restricted to Bereaved Families and Mourners; Press and Others Prohibited

The agency of the late Lee Seon-gyun expressed difficulties caused by some YouTubers who forcibly entered the funeral hall and appealed to accept only condolences.

Lee Seon-gyun's agency, Hodoo&U Entertainment, stated on the 28th, "We deeply appreciate the heartfelt condolences shared on Lee Seon-gyun's final journey," and added, "All funeral schedules, including the funeral procession, will be held privately, so we earnestly ask that you mourn only in your hearts."

On the 27th, the funeral hall No. 1 at Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno-gu, Seoul, has been set up as the mourning place for the late actor Lee Seon-gyun.
[Photo by Joint Press Corps]

They continued, "We understand the hard work of the press, but some media outlets have suddenly visited the deceased's home, the agency office, and the funeral hall for coverage, causing great distress," emphasizing, "Individuals identifying themselves as YouTubers have been visiting the funeral hall recklessly day and night, causing disturbances and creating an unbearably cruel situation."

The agency said, "We sincerely ask once again that you help ensure that the deceased's final journey, which must be sent off in sorrow, can be mourned and commemorated as much as the bereaved family, colleagues, and acquaintances wish."

Lee Seon-gyun, who had been under police investigation for drug use at the home of a manager (28, female) of an entertainment establishment in Gangnam, Seoul, since October, was found dead in a parked car in a park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the previous morning.

The funeral hall was set up at Seoul National University Hospital. Fellow actors such as Seol Kyung-gu, Jo Jung-suk, Go Kyung-pyo, Ryu Jun-yeol, and Im Si-wan, along with film directors who worked with the deceased, paid their last respects.

When the press gathered at the entrances on the 1st and 3rd floors the day before, funeral hall staff restricted access to everyone except the bereaved family and mourners. The funeral rite held on the morning of the 28th was attended by the bereaved family, including wife Jeon Hye-jin, fellow actors, and directors. At one point, some YouTubers attempted to break into the funeral hall, causing a commotion. Others also caused disturbances at the entrance of the funeral hall.

Currently, the deceased's wife Jeon Hye-jin is the chief mourner guarding the funeral hall, with family members and agency staff receiving mourners. The funeral procession is scheduled for noon on the 29th. The burial site is Yeonhwajang in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.

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