[All] [Shocking] Why did Song Young-gyu die? A thorough investigation into the cause of death and family structure!

Based on interviews with people involved and official announcements, we will provide a detailed explanation of the truth behind Song Young-gyu's sudden death in a car at the age of 55, the circumstances surrounding his arrest for drunk driving, the story of his marriage to his wife Go Min-jung, and the current status of his two daughters.

 

 

table of contents   1. Cause of death of Song Young-gyu | Latest status of police investigation since discovery in car 2. Detailed report of the death scene | From discovery to transportation 3. The circumstances surrounding the drunk driving arrest and the psychological damage 4. Who is his wife? How he met his wife, Ko Min-jung, and their family life 5. Two daughters | Soi and Sou's current status and future plans 6. Summary of family structure (table format) 7. Timeline of events just before his death | July and August 8. Q&A | Frequently asked questions explained through interviews with related parties

 

 

1. Cause of death of Song Young-gyu | Latest status of police investigation since discovery in car

 

At around 8:00 AM on August 4, 2025, Song Young-gyu's body was found collapsed inside his beloved car, parked in the parking lot of a townhouse in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. A female passerby noticed something was wrong and called 110. Police officers who rushed to the scene confirmed his death, but no suicide note was found. There was no evidence of physical damage or a struggle at the scene, leading police to rule out the possibility of homicide. An autopsy has now been completed, and based on the results of blood tests and internal organ tests, a comprehensive investigation is underway, including the possibility of death from illness, suicide, or an accident.

 

 

 

 

2. Detailed report of the death scene | From discovery to transportation

 

▪️Discovery location: Townhouse parking lot in Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si

▪️ Time of discovery: Around 8:00 AM on August 4th

First person to discover: A woman passing by (name withheld)

▪️Timing of reporting: Immediately after discovery, noticed something strange inside the car and called 110

▪️Transportation destination: Special Room 1 of the funeral hall at the nearest Davos Hospital (after death was confirmed, the body was placed there)

▪️Whether there was a suicide note: None

▪️ Presence or absence of trauma: None, no signs of a struggle

 

According to police sources, the interior of the vehicle was kept tidy and tidy, and they are tracking what the driver was doing last by analyzing logs from the in-car camera and smartphone.

 

 

 

 

3. The circumstances surrounding the drunk driving arrest and the psychological damage

 

On the evening of June 19, 2025, Song Young-gyu drove himself after dinner with an acquaintance in Yongin. While traveling approximately 5km from Giheung-gu to Cheoin-gu, he was caught at a police checkpoint and reported to have a blood alcohol content of over 0.08% (a level that would result in license revocation). At the time, he admitted to being extremely drunk and commented that he was "deeply remorseful," but the news only became widely reported on July 25. According to sources, given his popularity within the industry, the criticism and lack of offers may have taken a significant toll on him mentally.

 

 

 

 

4. Who is his wife? How he met his wife, Ko Min-jung, and their family life

 

Song Young-gyu keeps his private life strictly confidential out of consideration for his family. He met his wife, Go Min-jung, around 2008 through a mutual stage project, and married her in secret in 2015. Go was a former stage production staff member, and after getting married, the couple tried their hand at a cafe business, but the cafe ran into financial difficulties for reasons explained below. However, Song, who is devoted to his family, has always supported his wife and says they have overcome difficulties together.

 

 

 

 

5. Two daughters | Soi and Sou's current status and future plans

Eldest daughter Soi (22 years old / as of 2025): After entering university, she studied abroad at a university in the United States. She is currently majoring in stage acting at the Faculty of Arts.

 

Second daughter, Seo Woo (19 years old / as of 2025): Currently enrolled in the musical department at an arts high school in South Korea. After graduation, she will study hard with the goal of becoming a professional stage actress.

 

Both men were listed as chief mourners on the altar, and a private funeral was held, attended by relatives and fellow actors.

 

 

 

 

6. Summary of family structure (table format)

relationship	name	Age (as of 2025)	remarks
The person himself	Song Young-kyu	55 years old	Great supporting actor
wife	Go Min-jung	private	Former stage production staff
Eldest daughter	Soy	22 years old	Majored in stage acting while studying abroad in the United States
second daughter	Saw	19 years old	Currently enrolled in the Musical Department of an arts high school

 

 

7. Timeline of events just before his death | July and August

date	Content
June 19, 2025	Caught by police for drunk driving (blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more)
July 25, 2025	Drunk driving reports are reported simultaneously in major media outlets
End of July 2025	The cafe he was running closed, causing financial losses due to business failure.
August 4, 2025	Found in car, confirmed dead
August 5, 2025	Awaiting autopsy and blood test results

 

8. Q&A | Frequently asked questions explained through interviews with related parties

 

Q1. Was the cause of death alcohol-related?
A1. At this point, the cause of death has not yet been officially announced. The autopsy results will be used to comprehensively assess the blood alcohol concentration and the presence or absence of internal organ disease before the official cause of death is announced.

 

 

Q2. Was there a suicide note?
A2. No suicide note was found, and the police have determined that "suicide is unlikely," but a final conclusion will have to await the results of the investigation.

 

 

Q3. Wasn't he separated from his wife?
A3. There was a time when he was living alone in an officetel, but it was not a formal separation and it was said to be out of consideration for the educational environment of his daughters.

 

 

Q4. Did the failure of the cafe business have an impact?
A4: The debts of the cafe, which closed at the end of July 2025, may have exacerbated the mental stress. A person involved testified that "the business and the media coverage overlapped, causing considerable mental stress."

 

 

Q5. When will there be an official comment?
A5. A final report from the family and police is expected within approximately one to two weeks, and the official cause of death and funeral details will also be announced at that time.

 

 

Song Young-gyu's "quiet acting" as a great supporting actor continues to shine in many works. With his deep love for his family and professionalism in his heart, the legacy he left behind will be passed down forever. We offer our heartfelt condolences.

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