Reports say actor Lee Yong-joo died on August 29, 2026, at the age of 44.
Lee Yong-joo was known for appearing in productions including tvN’s ‘Blue Tower,’ ‘Hello, Francesca,’ ‘Princess Hours,’ ‘Rude Miss Young-ae,’ ‘Let’s Eat,’ ‘Golden Tower,’ ‘Less Than Evil,’ and ‘Boot Camp.’
According to the reported funeral schedule, the wake is being held in Room 5 of the Bundang Jesaeng Hospital Funeral Hall, and the funeral procession is scheduled for 6:30 a.m. on August 31, 2026. News1 reported that the procession will proceed to the Seongnam City Funeral Culture Business Center.
The cause of death has not been confirmed. The public articles reviewed did not mention a cause of death, and no official announcement regarding the cause was found through search. Accordingly, no unverified circumstances or speculation have been added.
This article is based on reports verified as of August 29, 2026, at 12:20:32 UTC. Because this is highly sensitive information, the latest status of the wake, funeral procession, and official obituary should be checked again before publication.
Sources: [News1 · Nate Entertainment](https://news.nate.com/view/20260829n11037), [Star News · Nate Entertainment](https://news.nate.com/view/20260829n11007?mid=e1100), [Sports Today · Nate Entertainment](https://news.nate.com/view/20260829n11083?mid=n0100) — all verified on August 29, 2026, at 12:20:32 UTC.