Parasite star Lee Sun-Kyun's funeral has been held in a private ceremony.

Lee, who rose to fame with the Oscar-winning film Parasite, was found dead inside a car in Seoul on Wednesday. Korean media have reported the star left a note that "reads like a will."

The funeral ceremony was attended by his immediate family and fellow actors.

The Korean actor's reputation suffered a blow in October after authorities launched an investigation into his alleged drug use, causing him to be dropped from films and commercial projects.

In the wake of his death, public criticism on the police and media conduct during his investigation continues to grow.