South Korean actor Kim Joo-hyuk, best known for his work in films like Jeong Yoon-soo’s My Wife Got Married (2008) and Hong Sang-soo’s Yourself and Yours (2016), died in a car accident in Seoul’s Gangnam district on October 30. He was 45 years old.
According to local reports, Kim’s car crashed into another vehicle before hitting the wall of an apartment building and tumbling down a set of steps. Firefighters pulled Kim out of the wreckage and took him to the hospital, but he died shortly thereafter.
The news comes just days after Kim won best supporting actor for his role as the antagonist in South Korean action film Confidential Assignment (2017) at the inaugural Seoul Awards on October 27.
News of his death was met with an outpouring of tributes and condolences on Twitter.
A wonderful actor cut down in his prime, Kim Joo-hyuk was known for THE SERVANT, THE TRUTH BENEATH, YOURSELF AND YOURS and many more.
— Pierce Conran (@pierceconran) October 30, 2017
Hyung, Rest in Peace we love you and we will miss you ..
— L. (@Maestro_Ikki) October 30, 2017
R.I.P
Kim Joo-hyuk (1972-2017) pic.twitter.com/cpQzuqOcst
Kim Joo-Hyuk's death was tragic! 😢😥 😭
— Miessy 🌹🎨🎸 (@briseismie) October 30, 2017
I'm gonna miss those smile.
RIP Joo-Hyuk Oppa #KimJooHyuk #2Days1Night pic.twitter.com/PUqzuyZ3cW