New Delhi: Actor Song Jae Rim died on Tuesday at the age of 39. Seoul’s Seongdong Police Station confirmed that the actor was found dead in his apartment in the Seongdong district. According to a report by Korean news portal Soompi, a two-page letter was reportedly found at the scene. While the exact cause of his death is yet to be confirmed, police officials have said that there are no signs of foul play at the moment. Born in 1985, Song Jae Rim made his acting debut in the 2009 film Actresses and gained wide recognition for his role in the 2012 drama The Moon Embracing the Sun. He has appeared in several notable television dramas, including Flower Boy Ramen Shop, Inspiring Generation, Two Weeks, Goodbye Mr Black, Bad Girls, Our Gap-soon, Surfing House, Let Me Hear Your Song, and Queen Woo. His film credits include Grand Prix, The Suspect, Crazy Love, Yacha, Bait and Plop: A Man Who Lost His Business.
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In addition to his screen work, Song Jae Rim has also showcased his talents on stage, most recently starring in the drama The Rose of Versailles, which concluded its run on October 13. It was his final project before his untimely death.
Korean actor Song Jae-rim found dead in Seoul at the age of 39; a letter found at the scene, police investigating.
On November 12, Korean actor Song Jae-rim was found dead in his Seoul apartment at the age of 39. Reports suggest that a two-page letter was found at the scene, leading to speculation about the circumstances of his death. He was a former model-turned-actor who starred in shows such as Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), Two Weeks (2013), Our Gap-Soon (2016-2017). (Also Read: Park Eun Bin, Cha Eun Woo Are ‘The Wonderfools’ in New Superpower Comedy K-Drama; Star-Studded Cast Details Confirmed)
Song Jae-rim has died and suicide is suspected.
Song Jae-rim has died and suicide is suspected.
XportNews has reported that Jae-rim’s funeral will be held on November 14 at Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital Funeral Hall.
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Messages from fans
Fans were shocked to learn of his passing. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of actor Song Jae-rim. His talent, warmth and unique presence brought joy to many. In this time of grief, our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans around the world. May he rest in peace and his legacy continue to inspire and console those he touched,” one fan wrote. “Know him from WGM, sad for him. May his soul rest in peace,” another wrote. “You never know what someone else has gone through and what battles they are silently fighting. RIP Song Jae-rim,” another wrote.
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About Song Jae Rim
Song began his career as a runway model, working with major designers such as Jun. J, Herrin Homme and Ha Sang Byung-hee. He also featured in prestigious magazines such as Bazaar Korea, Vogue Girl Korea and GQ Korea. Moving to acting in 2009, Song gained recognition for his roles in television dramas, including Clean with Passion for Now (2018), I Wanna Hear Your Song (2019). He appeared in the fourth season of We Got Married alongside Kim So-eun, which boosted his popularity significantly. (Also Read: No Gain No Love’s Kim Young Dae to play ‘chaebol’ again in new K-drama featuring Ra Mi Ran, Boyhood actress and others)
In 2024, Song starred in the drama Queen Woo, playing the role of the first prince Go Pae-ui. He also appeared in My Military Valentine as Song Jae-hun, a member of the anti-Unification force.
