South Korean actor?Song Jae-rim, beloved for his roles in popular K-dramas, has tragically passed away. Found dead on November 12 at just 39 years old, the actor leaves behind a legacy that spans iconic series, including The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) where he starred alongside Kim Soo-hyun. The cause of his death remains uncertain, but reports indicate that he was discovered in an apartment in Seoul¡¯s Seongdong District, where a ¡°two-page letter¡± was allegedly found, raising questions about the circumstances. The police are currently investigating, while fans and loved ones mourn the shocking loss.
Arrangements for?Song Jae-rim's?memorial have been set up at Yeouido St. Mary¡¯s Hospital Funeral Hall, with his younger sister acting as the chief mourner. The actor¡¯s funeral is scheduled for November 14. Heartbreakingly, his last post on Instagram, shared in January this year, showed a seemingly content?Song Jae-rim?in his dressing room. The post, which has now become a solemn reminder for his 437K followers, has comments disabled, leaving fans with unanswered questions and lingering sadness.
Song Jae-rim¡¯s career began in 2009 with the film Actresses, but it was his role as the loyal bodyguard Lord Kim Jae-woon in The Moon Embracing the Sun that catapulted him to fame. Since then, he has taken on a range of diverse roles¡ªfrom an assassin in Two Weeks (2013) to recent appearances in Queen Woo and My Military Valentine (2024). He also charmed audiences in We Got Married Season 4, where he shared endearing moments with Kim So-eun.
The actor had two major projects, I¡¯ll Become Rich and Death Business, in the pipeline, making his untimely passing even more poignant. As fans reminisce about his talent and unforgettable on-screen presence, the loss of?Song Jae-rim?leaves a void in the K-drama world.
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