South Korean K-drama star Song Jae-lim posted a cryptic final message on Instagram ahead of his tragic death, which emerged as devastated fans prepare for the actor’s funeral.
Song Jae-lim, known for starring in the television series Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead in his Seoul home on November 12.
His body was found by a friend, who arrived at the apartment around 12:30 to have lunch with Song, police added.
Amid the confusion surrounding his passing, his latest Instagram post has confused many.
Posted 42 weeks ago, the two selfies, which show Song wearing a black T-shirt in a dressing room, were captioned with an emoji showing a face wearing a medical mask.
Comments on the post, along with all others on her page, have been disabled.
His last Instagram post showed him wearing a black T-shirt in a dressing room and was captioned with an emoji showing a face wearing a medical mask.
Song’s family said in a statement to Yonhap News Agency that they will hold a small funeral in Seoul for family members (Song is pictured above in 2019).
In addition to the mysterious final post, local media reported that his bio was recently amended to read: “The beginning of a long journey.”
Song’s younger sister revealed that her funeral will be held on Thursday at the funeral hall of Yeouido St Mary’s Hospital.
A ‘two-page letter’ was reportedly found in his apartment after his death, reports Korean outlet Soompi. Police said there were “no signs of foul play.” The cause of Song’s death is still unknown.
The K-drama actor debuted in the movie Actresses in 2009 before becoming a star with his role as the king’s loyal bodyguard in the 2012 show Moon Embracing the Sun.
Song also appeared on the reality show We Got Married in 2014, as well as K-dramas such as Cool Guys, Hot Ramen, Inspiring Generations, Two Weeks, Secret Mother and Queen Woo.
The 39-year-old recently starred in the musical La Rose De Versailles and had his last performance on October 13.
Fans have shared their anguish over Song’s death on social media, with one writing that they couldn’t believe she had died and another adding that the news “saddened and shocked” them.
“Another horrible incident has occurred and another young artist has died too soon,” wrote a third, alluding to the string of young South Korean celebrities who have died in recent years.
Song Jae-lim is pictured above with Kim Hwan-hee, Yoo Sun, Lee Soon-jae and film director Cha Bong-joo at the premiere of the movie Good Morning in Seoul, South Korea on 19 May 2022.
Song also appeared in the reality show We Got Married in 2014, as well as in K-dramas such as Cool Guys, Hot Ramen, Inspiring Generations, Two Weeks, Secret Mother and Queen Woo (pictured: Song Jae-lim and actress Song Yoon-ah at an event promoting Secret Mother in 2018)
Song Jae-lim (pictured), known for starring in the TV series Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead at his home in Seoul on November 7, according to Seoul’s Seongdong police.
K-drama actress Park Soo Ryun tragically died at the age of 29 in June 2023. The actress who starred in the popular Disney+ K-drama Snowdrop died after falling down some stairs.
She was taken to hospital for emergency treatment but was declared brain dead despite attempts to resuscitate her.
Sadly, Park Soo Ryun is just one of the latest South Korean celebrities to die at a tragically young age as the country grapples with a series of deadly misfortunes and a growing mental health crisis.
While dozens of South Korean actors, K-Pop stars and other celebrities have been victims of suicide due to mental illness, many have also died in devastating accidents and even gruesome murders.
Just two months before Park Soo Ryun’s death, South Korean actress and model Jung Chae-yul, who gained notoriety for her role in Zombie Detective, was found dead in her home at the age of 26.
Shortly after, K-Pop star Moonbin was also found dead in his apartment in a suspected suicide. The singer, actor, dancer and model was barely 25 years old.
And in early June 2023, glamorous South Korean influencer BJ Ahyeong, a K-pop DJ, was found dead and dumped in a well in Cambodia weeks after abandoning her social media career.
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