South Korean movie actors died in the year 2008
Here are 2 famous actors from South Korea died in 2008:
Ahn Jae-hwan
Ahn Jae-hwan (April 25, 1972 Goesan County-September 8, 2008 Hagye-dong) a.k.a. Jae-hwan Ahn, An Chae-hwan or An Jae-hwan was a South Korean actor.
He began his acting career in 1999 with the KBS drama School. Since then, he appeared in numerous TV dramas such as Love and Ambition, Sang Doo! Let's Go to School, and The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince. In addition to his TV work, he also appeared in several films, including The Last Wolf, The Twins, and Blue.
Ahn Jae-hwan was also known for his humanitarian work. He served as a goodwill ambassador for the Korean National Red Cross and was active in helping those with disabilities.
Sadly, Ahn Jae-hwan passed away at the age of 36 due to suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. His death shocked the nation and sparked discussions about mental health and the pressure of the entertainment industry.
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Lee Eon
Lee Eon (February 5, 1981 Busan-August 21, 2008 Hannam-dong) otherwise known as Eon Lee, Park Sang-min, Bak Sang-min, Pak Sang-min, I Eon or I Ǒn was a South Korean model and actor.
He began his career as a runway model before transitioning to acting. Lee Eon's breakthrough role was in the 2006 television drama "The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince", where he played the character of Hwang Min-yeop. He received critical acclaim for his performance and quickly became a fan favorite.
Lee Eon went on to appear in several more television dramas, including "Night after Night" and "Strongest Chil Woo". He also starred in the 2008 film "Gosa".
Tragically, Lee Eon passed away at the young age of 27 in a motorcycle accident in 2008. His passing was a shock to the entertainment industry and his fans, who remembered him for his talent and kind personality. In the years since his death, Lee Eon has been remembered as a rising star who had many more promising roles ahead of him.
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