Actor Song Jae-rim has passed away at 39. A veteran of the South Korean entertainment industry and two-time MBC Entertainment awardee, Song Jae-rim was especially known for his work in popular K-dramas such as Clean with Passion for Now and Our Gap-soon. As such, many fans have expressed deep concern for the actor’s friends and family following Song Jae-rim’s untimely death.
Here’s everything that’s currently known about the unexpected and tragic death of Song Jae-rim.
Song Jae-rim passes away at 39
Actor Song Jae-rim has been found dead at his residence in Seongdong District, Seoul.
Song Jae-rim’s body was discovered close to 12:30 PM by a friend, who reportedly had plans to embark on a lunch with the Korean actor. The exact cause of Song Jae-rim’s death has not been revealed. Nevertheless, several official sources have stated that police were unable to uncover any signs of foul play during their initial investigation.
The actor first rose to prominence following his big-screen debut in 2009 with E J-yong’s Actresses. His influence grew significantly after the actor landed the role of a warrior in 2012’s Moon Embracing the Sun series. Song’s other notable works in the industry also include a stint in the 2014 reality show We Got Married.
A related note was also retrieved from the scene. Song Jae-rim’s family has since informed Yonhap News Agency that they intend to conduct a private funeral involving his loved ones in a bid to honor his death.
The sudden news of Song Jae-rim’s death has contributed to ongoing discussions about the health and well-being of celebrities and idols within the Korean entertainment industry. These continuing concerns among fans regarding the pressures faced by many stars were brought back to global headlines following the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun in late 2023.
Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on ComingSoon.
