Young South Korean TV star Song Jae-lim has been found dead at his home in an apparent suicide, according to police.
His tragic sudden death has left fans stunned and heartbroken.
39-year-old Song Jae-lim was known for the series “Moon Embracing the Sun.”
Police in Seoul said in a statement that they are investigating his cause of death.
No cause of death has yet been revealed.
However, police said a “note” was found and foul play is not suspected.
It’s just the latest tragic death of a South Korean star.
The string of sudden deaths among young Korean stars is becoming a troubling trend in the nation’s entertainment industry.
A friend of the actor went to his house to have lunch on November 7, according to police.
When the friend arrived, he made the horrific discovery.
The actor’s family told Yonhap News Agency that they will hold a small funeral in Seoul for family members.
He will be laid to rest on Thursday.
🚨🇰🇷K-DRAMA STAR SONG JAE-LIM FOUND DEAD IN SEOUL HOME
Beloved K-drama actor Song Jae-lim, known for his role in Moon Embracing the Sun, was tragically found dead at his Seoul apartment yesterday.
His mysterious final Instagram post, showing him in a black T-shirt with a… pic.twitter.com/oxZgsjo3nk
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 13, 2024
Song made his debut in the 2009 movie “Actresses.”
His star continued to rise in the 2012 fantasy series “Moon Embracing the Sun.”
In the hit show, he played a loyal guard to a medieval Korean king.
He also appeared in the 2014 reality show “We Got Married.”
Song was still acting this year in “Queen Woo,” another fantasy drama.
The star also appeared in the musical “La Rose De Versailles” as recently as October.
His other shows included “Cool Guys,” “Hot Ramen,” “Inspiring Generations,” “Two Weeks,” and “Secret Mother.”
Stunned fans shared their reaction to Song’s death online.
One fan wrote:
“Another horrible incident has happened, and another young artist has died too early.”
Fellow actor Yoo Sun, who worked with Song, wrote:
“It’s too sad, it hurts so much… May you find peace and rest.”
Actor Park Ho San wrote, in an Instagram post:
“Since you were always so cheerful, it’s hard to believe [the news].”
South Korea is notorious for its extremely competitive entertainment industry.
The cutthroat industry has driven numerous stars to suicide.
Lee Sun-Kyun, known for his role as the wealthy father in the Oscar-winning global hit “Parasite,” died by suicide last year at the age of 48.
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