Stars mourn Lee Eon
As previously reported, actor Lee Eon’s sudden death early on the morning of August 21 has proved a shock to the entertainment community.
Celebrities came garbed in funeral blacks to pay their respects to their deceased colleague/co-star/friend at the mortuary area in the hospital where the deceased’s body is being kept until the funeral service. Yoon Eun-hye arrived in tears at Seoul’s Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital, as did fellow Coffee Prince co-star Kim Jae-wook, who appears to still be stunned, reportedly sobbing as he kept his face hidden behind his hair. (Pics of the stars, and in particular Kim Jae-wook, make me feel uncomfortably voyeuristic; I admit to an interest in seeing pics, but not when they are clearly intrusive in such a raw moment.)
His co-star from drama Strongest Chil Woo, actor Yoo Ah-in, also showed up, grim-faced. If you’re wondering why certain people haven’t yet paid their respects, I’m sure they’ll be making their way to the funeral area as they learn about the accident today. I haven’t seen pics of the rest of his Chil Woo castmates, but apparently they were among the earliest to receive word. Eric received the phone call at 3am and headed directly to the hospital, along with cast and crew members, including Gu Hye-sun and PD Park Man-young.
Yoon Eun-hye with her party; Yoo Ah-in
Others who came by were former co-star Ryu Deok-hwan, and supermodel Park Dool-seon. (She is one of the main stars of modeling reality show I Am a Model, which Lee Eon was involved with; he had also reportedly dated supermodel Jang Yoon-joo, one of Park Dool-seon’s colleagues.)
His mother understandably was in a huge state of shock, and apparently still in denial; she resisted being led to the funeral room, wanting to go to a hospital room instead, as though unable to digest the truth.
Also, a report was issued contradicting early beliefs that the accident occurred on Lee Eon’s way home after the Chil Woo wrap party. A new report suggests that Lee Eon had already arrived home, then left again, after which he was in the accident. Some sources speculate that he had been on the way to the club where he had worked as a DJ. I’m sure these details will be sorted out in due time.
As to questions of his sobriety at the time of his death, police have stated that tests will be conducted to determine whether he was drunk, but will not have the results for approximately a week. Lee Eon is, however, reported to not be much of a drinker.
PD Lee Yoon-jung, who’d directed Lee Eon in Coffee Prince, also shared her words of grief, saying, “I don’t know what to say. I plan to pay my respects tonight. Lee Eon had a special passion for acting and was always a source of support for staff on the film set. He was a good person.”
The funeral service is planned for August 23. Other details as yet unconfirmed.
Kim Jae-wook, Park Dool-seon, Ilac
Via Yonhap News, Newsen
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i am still stunned. i look at pictures of his friends and i can only imagine the grief, especially that of his mother’s, how do you quell the pain? …. rest in peace.
His poor mother…even I am in shock. His career was just taking off with Coffee Prince, Who Are You, and Strongest Chil woo. And as you’ve mentioned, the finale to his drama was shown just yesterday. You can’t be more alive than that! And now he’s gone. May he rest in peace. Too many celebs dying this past year-especially the young ones.
Heart…..breaking.
“(Pics of the stars, and in particular Kim Jae-wook, make me feel uncomfortably voyeuristic; I admit to an interest in seeing pics, but not when they are clearly intrusive in such a raw moment.)” <– I agree. I feel almost guilty “watching” them in such a vulnerable state. But at the same time, perhaps it helps his fans mourn his loss…. I dunno. It still doesn’t feel quite real. And having recently experienced loss in my life… the grief and pain can just be too great to bear. My heart continues to mourn his loss and my thoughts remain with his family and friends….
Lee Eon, he is just very loveable, you can tell everytime he appears on your TV screens. Now this? Gosh. One can just imagine the pain everyone around him is experiencing. His poor mom.
Rest in peace, Lee Eon. We will miss you.
OMG I can’t believe this
this is terrible. being in korea now, i can’t believe i saw the news only now. just yesterday i was watching a rerun on coffee prince with my friend. i can’t believe this is happened. poor guy.
I still can’t believe it that he’s dead… That is just so sad for his family and friends.
I loved his acting! He was just an amazing actor! He made people laugh, cry,,, well mostly laugh and he was great at what he does. It’s sad that he has to die at a very young age.
its soo heart breaking! i still cant believe it… Hes probably a very gud person in real life.. and hes resting with Jesus now. My condolences to his family. RIP
Wao this has been quite a shock for me! I still can’t manage to believe he is dead…
May he rest in peace…
seeing the emotions of his friends in the pictures posted makes you endear lee eon more. it goes to show that he was indeed a good person, friend and loved by many. its really heartbreaking. May you rest in peace lee. You touched so many hearts and even if i dont know you personally (just a fan like many of the others here) i feel the loss.
You will be greatly missed.
Can’t help but cry reading this again and seeing the pics especially Jaewook’s.
So young and so talented.
this is such a shock. I would never have expected this to happen. But the wish the best for him and know that he is looking down apon everybody. R.I.P!
i’m still in total shock…how can this happen? i feel like i’ve lost a friend…he made me laugh so many times while i watched Coffee Prince and Who Are You?…it’s just so sad. Lee Eon, you will be greatly missed.
RIP
I really enjoyed watching him in CF. He was such a great soul and had such awesome character. He will truly be missed.. I’m seriously in the brink of tears right now. I can’t believe it…
Omfg, I still cannot believe this.
WHY ?!
WHY HIM ?!
rest in peace Eon.
you will be remembered.
;’(
RIP sweet sir
You do not know much about him as a person but it chokes you up anyway as you have seen him on film so there is a contention. There the shock of such a waste and the pity you feel for those left behind. It brings the old story of so many Korean drama, to live life to the full as you never know when it is going to be cut short.
“(Pics of the stars, and in particular Kim Jae-wook, make me feel uncomfortably voyeuristic; I admit to an interest in seeing pics, but not when they are clearly intrusive in such a raw moment.)”
I felt the same way when I saw the photos from Jung Da-bin funeral on-line, a feeling of shame to see open grief in what should be a private moment.
I can’t even imagine how hard it must be to have the funeral the same day you hear the news. Every funeral I’ve been to has been at least a few days later, and it’s hardly enough time to process fact into realization.
Death is never fair. =(
R.I.P. Lee Eon.
i felt shock after reading the news earlier. so sad to lost Lee Eon. i’m gonna miss him acting in dramas. may he Rest In Peace..
this is too sad…you feel terrible for everyone involved…kim jae wook looks so awful…i can’t imagine how he must be feeling…
Ack. Had a lump in my throat when I read that part about Kim Jae-wook and when I saw the photos…yikes. Felt a bit bad to see photos of such a private moment. I always feel uncomfortable when I see photos of people (esp. celebrities) in mourning.
Btw, what is the Korean custom when someone passes away? Are the person’s remains cremated within 24 hours, or the body is prepared for viewing? When a relative passed away last year there was a Korean family who held a wake in the room next to ours, but there was just an urn displayed for those who wanted to pay their respects. My relatives remains were prepared for viewing during the wake, then the funeral service was held a couple of days later. After reading this part in your post: “at the mortuary area in the hospital where the deceased’s body is being kept until the funeral service” I am more curious than ever.
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OMG! what a tragedy.. he just wrapped chilwoo..
so sudden and so fast..
RIP..
Condolences to his family and friends..
his ability to make people laugh will be missed…
what a shocker..
Not much of a cry baby, but this is very heartbreaking … going to cry. My heart goes out to his family and anyone who knew him.
Very heartbreaking.
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This is such sad news. It looks like he was really cared for.
Oh my.. This is so tragic.. such young life taken away just like that.. RIP. Shocking news.
woah. I can’t believe that he just died like that.
I just started rewatching Coffee prince, then suddenly I saw this news.
I wasn’t able to move for like a few minutes because of the shock i felt.
this is just so sad and unexpected.
I’m really gonna miss him..
I can’t believe this happened, it’s so sad, he was so young and had such a bright future. didn’t even know that much about him but it really makes me wanna cry.
RIP Lee Eon
): I was just finished reading your re-capped on Strongest Chill Woo last night, I can’t believe this happened….my bro kept on mentioning me about CP a few days ago too…I don’t know what to say…literally dropped my jaw the moment I read the news on allkpop…man ):..RIP Lee Eon
like you…i too feel uncomfortable with pictures of everyone mourning…its quiet invasive…and well its really only after reading this post that it has started to sink in T-T
may he rest in peace
I was stunt upon learning about this tragic news.
Just not long ago I was watching and reading your summary of Chil Woo last episode, seeing the pictures of him & his cast mates at Chil Woo wrap up party and here came this news.
There’re just too many fatal moto cyle accidents involve celebs in Korea in recent years. It’s so heart broken.
OMG! I can’t believe this! RIP, Lee Eon. You’ll be surely missed
I’m seriously going to cry at my desk over this
I’ve always thought it was strange how available pictures of mourning celebrities are in Korea… it seems to be normal for them… some of those photos of the turtle man’s funeral were incredibly invasive. I just figured Koreans feel like they are closer to their celebrities since it’s a smaller country, or something.
oh my gosh!!! my mom and I can’t believe that he’s gone… this is just so sad!!! i’m really sad… just looking at the pictures of the celebrity.. they are so devastated.. that means he is such a great guy… and that makes me more sad… i know what it feels to lose a loved one that’s why i can relate to what his family and friends are feeling right now… why is it that good people leave the earth early?? well, anyways, may you rest in peace… i’ll pray for your soul
I’m just speechless. This is too sad and shocking. I haven’t watched Chil Woo yet but who can forget his awesome smile from Coffee Prince. It was pure love. What a sweetheart he was…
heartbreaking. the photos seems so in their face. hope the korean paparrazi won’t get as crazy as in the US.
My first reaction was like. “WHAT!!!! NO WAY! ”
T^T i’m sadden. he was very dedicated to acting…
this is so unbelievable…truly tragic. i can’t really get my head around this. he will be dearly missed.
My Deeply Condolence to Park Sang Min’s Parents & Family Members!
Was really shocked when received the message from my Friend “Soo Jung” in Seoul!
Sang Min, I guess I have to visit you in a very different manner and places!
Rest In Peace Sang Min!
With Lots of Love from Singapore’s friend,
Priscillia C.
i don’t know what to say..
my mind still can’t absorb the fact..
but let’s face it..
DEATH EXISTS..
IT IS A NATURAL THING..
let God do his part..
He surely has a purpose for this particular matter..
rest assured, Lee Eon will definitely be happy in God’s hands..
sympathies to his families, friends, co-stars, and fans..
to Coffee Prince Family:
it’s a great experience to cherish the time you spent with Lee Eon..
Goodbye Lee Eon..
have a happy journey..=c
May you rest in peace Eon. I never cried to an artist like this but you and your cp gang touch our hearts… God Bless!!!
T_T
i just cant believe it.. he was so cute and gentle…
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so sad, he was such a good actor. i was quite surprised to stumble upon this article and couldn’t believe it. i just watched coffee prince over this summer. it was sudden. may his soul rest in peace.
I’m so sad!!
He had everything!! he was handsome and a great actor !!
and he is really too young to die in a stupid motorcycle accident!!
that’s so unfair!!
Only 3 dramas and a movie (like a virgin) to remember how talented he was!!
R.I.P Lee Eon
i was so shock when i found out that lee eon is already dead, o my gosh until now i keep rewatching the coffee prince, yeah until now 2009 august hay , i was searching the internet the i found out that he;s dead , RIP
It’s already been two years yet I still can’t believe it. I’m so stunned..
I stand corrected, it’s only been a year…