Can’t believe it’s already been a year since actor, Lee Eon, passed away.

It was last year, on August 21st, that Lee Eon was involved in a motorcycle accident and left our side at the young age of 27. Lee Eon had a promising future ahead of him as a hard working actor, model and DJ. It’s unfortunate that Lee Eon didn’t have an opportunity to further pursue his dreams and career.

However, you can read about the story of Lee Eon’s short life that was filled with challenge and adventure, in the book ‘27, Burying My Youth’, he has left behind.

Lee Eon, we hope that you are happy and smiling in heaven.

New developments were uncovered in the death of actor, Lee Eon. The so-called accident may not have been an accident. The Coffee Prince actor’s management claim that the likelihood of a deliberate hit and run is high. Based on the CCTV footage (CCTV cameras are installed on almost every intersection in Seoul), Lee Eon’s motorbike was rolling along without the rider, about 100 meters from the accident site and soon after a black car, flashing their hazard lights, and a taxi passed by. Lee Eon’s management added that someone must have hit the bike from behind since it some distance ahead.

Although Lee Eon was driven home that tragic night by his management, the actor was in a sudden rush to go somewhere later on since he borrowed the Ducati from a friend.

The Yongsan police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

Taking special leave from his military duties, Gong Yoo pays his last respects to his friend and co-star in the drama, Coffee Prince, Lee Eon by leading the funeral procession early August 23^rd 2008.

The day earlier on August 22nd, Gong Yoo offered an apology to his friend on his Cyworld minihompy by featuring a photo of him with the words :

“It’s strange. The night before you left, I happened to listen again to the message you read on the radio for me… suddenly, I thought of you and I missed you, and I wanted to call ? I should have called. I should have forced you to change that persistent ring tone. I’m sorry.”

Gong Yoo arrived at the hospital’s funeral room a little after midnight on August 23 for the funeral procession at 4am. Over 100 friends and family attended.

Model turned actor Lee Eon tragically died in an motorcycle accident on August 21st 2008.

Part I: Paying last respects to Lee Eon
Part II. Paying last respects to Lee Eon

Model and actor, Lee Eon’s tragic and sudden death has come as a shock to the entire entertainment community. Family, friends and fans are still reeling in disbelief at the loss. The stars have been coming to pay their last respects to the actor at Soon-chun-hyung University hospital since the early morning. One of the first to pay respects, Yun Eun-hye arrived in tears as did fellow Coffee Prince co-star Kim Jae-wook. His co-star Eric received the phone call at soon after the accident at 3 am and headed directly to the hospital along with cast and crew.

More details are surfacing regarding the crash. The accident occurred at approximately 1:30 am. Soon after, emergency crews arrived and performed CPR, but the actor was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. The police suspect drinking was the cause of the accident, but Lee Eon’s manager maintains that the actor rarely drinks and usually gets driven around rather than taking the motorbike. Police are still trying to piece together what happened.

Lee Eon trained as a wrestler since elementary school until his 1st year of university. After losing 30kg, he switched careers to become a model. The model/actor also moonlighted as DJ Sangmin at Club Mass in Kangnam.

Funeral service and cremation will be held on August 23rd 2008.

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It’s sad to hear when someone so young dies.

Model turned actor Lee Eon has died tragically in a motorcycle accident early this morning on his way from from a wrap-up party for for KBS’s drama Strongest Chil Woo. The 27 year old crashed into the guard rail of the elevated roadway in Hanam-dong. He is said to have died on impact.

As a resident of this city, that particular strip of elevated road is banked, curved and not well maintained. In other words, dangerous.

Yongsan police have released a statement that they yet to rule out whether he was riding under the influence of alcohol.

Having his start in modeling, Lee Eon rose to fame in last year’s successful drama, Coffee Prince.

Lee Eon’s funeral will start today at Soon-cheon-hyang University Hospital in Hanam-dong.

R.I.P.

[update]
Scene of the the accident in Hanam-dong.

(image source: Sportsseoul)