South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo of Princess Hours and Blue Tower fame dies at 44
South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo, known for his roles in the hit drama 'Princess Hours' and sitcom 'Blue Tower,' has died at age 44 from cardiac arrest. His death brought renewed attention to his previously disclosed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a hereditary heart condition that exempted him from military service.
Why it matters
The passing of a public figure often resonates with fans and highlights broader issues, in this case, raising awareness about a serious heart condition and its hereditary nature.
South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo was known for his roles in the hit drama Princess Hours and tvN sitcom Blue Tower.
Listen South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo, known for his roles in the hit drama Princess Hours (2006) and tvN sitcom Blue Tower (2013 to 2014) , has died at 44.
According to South Korean media, he died on Aug 29 from a cardiac arrest.
A close friend announced his death on social media. “My friend Lee Yong-joo passed away suddenly. The sudden news is still hard to believe,” the friend wrote, asking fans and colleagues to remember Lee on his final journey.
Lee’s death has brought renewed attention to his previously disclosed heart condition.
In 2013, while promoting Blue Tower, the actor revealed that he had been exempted from mandatory military service after being diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick.
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