Aug

25

2008

R.I.P. Eon Lee

Posted by luna6


Late last week actor & model Eon Lee died in a motorcycle accident. Around 1:30 AM on August 21st, after attending a wrap-up party for the television drama “Chilwu, the Mighty,” Eon Lee was crossing an elevated highway in Seoul on his motorbike. His motorbike then somehow hit the guardrail, causing Eon Lee to crash onto the road. He died instantly at that moment.

Eon Lee got his first break in film & television with his impressive role in the 2006 film “Like A Virgin.” Prior to his debut in that model, Eon Lee worked as one of the top models in Korea. For his role in “Like A Virgin,” Eon Lee gained 15 kgs to portray a Ssireum wrestler (Korean traditional wrestler). Eon Lee actually was a Ssireum wrestler in his college days as well.

Eon Lee quickly gained more attention with his performance in the 2007 MBC drama “Coffee Prince.” Subsequently, his roles in “Who Are You?” and “Chilwu, the Mighty” hinted at even greater things to come.


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  1. 3 Jenn Says: August 28, 2008

    sad. so sad. he’ll be missed.

  2. 2 Cris Tyschen Says: August 26, 2008

    We knew Eon Lee as “Baldo” here in the Philippines from the Coffee Prince series. So tragic that he died at such a young age.

    vaya con Dios Eon Lee.

  3. 1 ed Says: August 25, 2008

    it’s a tragic loss…even with the great performances across the board, he was striking in his “Virgin” role. so fierce, intimidating yet good-hearted. RIP.