Aug 29, 2026CORE

Actor Lee Yong-joo Dies at 44

Actor Lee Yong-joo, known for tvN's "Blue Tower," died on August 29 at the age of 44. Yonhap News Agency, citing television industry sources, reported that he died of a heart attack.

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2026 Death of Actor Lee Yong-joo

Tracks the death of South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo, known for tvN's "Blue Tower," on August 29, 2026 at age 44, followed by tributes from colleagues and his funeral procession on August 31.

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