The entertainment industry has received sad news this week when it learned that the well-known South Korean actor Song Jae-lim, famous for his performances in television dramas such as Moon Embracing the Sun (The moon hugs the sun), was found dead in his home this Tuesday, as confirmed by the police.
Song, 39, was found dead in his apartment in Seoul’s Seongdong district at around 12:30 p.m. A friend of the actor had the unfortunate luck of encountering this scene when visiting his home, as She was scheduled to meet him for lunch that day.
The authorities have indicated that no signs of violence were found at the scene and that a two-page farewell letter was found next to the actor’s body, which has led the police to consider the possibility of suicide, although the investigation continues. in progress.
Song’s family has asked to hold a private funeral, without providing further details about the cause of his death. The service will be held on November 14 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Yeouido, Seoul, although his burial location has not been publicly confirmed.
Song Jae-lim’s growth in the Korean entertainment industry
Born on February 18, 1985 in Daehak-dong, Seoul, Song Jae-lim began his career in the entertainment industry as a model and went on to work with major Korean designers such as Juun. J, Herin Homme and Ha Sang Beg. In this way, she built a successful career in the world of the Korean fashion industry with a notable presence on numerous catwalks and advertising campaigns.
Despite her success as a model, her true passion was acting so, with effort and using her experience in the world of fashion as a platform, she managed to enter the cinema in 2009 thanks to the film Actresses.
However, his rise to true fame as an actor came in 2012 with his performance as Kim Jae Won, the king’s bodyguard, in the famous historical drama Moon Embracing the Sun. With this role he gained critical recognition and consolidated his image as a highly talented actor.
The following year, in 2013, he demonstrated his ability to play darker and more complex characters to represent with his role in Two weeks.
Another important moment in Song Jae-lim’s career was in 2014 when he participated in the reality show We Got Marriedwhere he was paired with actress Kim So Eun. Their chemistry on the show was seen by fans as natural and charming, earning them the Best Couple award at the MBC Entertainment Awards that same year.
In addition to his television work, the actor also appeared in some music videos for K-pop groups such as 2NE1, KARA, BoA, and After School.
A little more about his career in film and television
In the following years, Song participated in several dramas, including unkind women in 2015 and secret motherwhere she played Ha Jung Wan. In 2016, he received the Special Acting Award at the SBS Drama Awards for his role in Our Gap-soonwhere he played Heo Gap Dol.
One of his most recent works was in the historical drama Queen Wooin which he played Go Pae-Eui. In 2023, Song ventured into musical theater with The Rose of Versailles. Additionally, he was involved in film productions I’ll Become Rich and Death Businesswhich were in the production process.
Big shock in the industry
As expected, being such a prominent and beloved actor, the news of his death has shocked his followers and the entertainment community.
On social media, fans have expressed their sadness and paid tribute to his legacy. “Today we say goodbye to a star whose light will never completely go out. “You left a mark in our hearts with your talent, warmth and laughter,” wrote one of his followers.
Meanwhile, his family released a statement expressing their grief over the loss and asking for privacy during this difficult time.
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