South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo of Blue Tower and Princess Hours dies at 44
South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo, known for his roles in the drama Blue Tower, has passed away at age 44 due to cardiac arrest. His death has prompted tributes from former cast members and colleagues in the South Korean entertainment industry.
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The sudden death of a recognizable public figure impacts the entertainment community and fans, highlighting the fragility of health within the industry.
The South Korean actor, best known for playing a rookie soldier in Blue Tower and for his role in Princess Hours, died from cardiac arrest on Aug 29.
South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo died of cardiac arrest. (Photo: tvN Asia)
Izza Haziqah Abdul Rahman 31 Aug 2026 10:27AM (Updated: 31 Aug 2026 10:29AM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo, known for his role in tvN's 2013 drama Blue Tower, has died at the age of 44.
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