The tragic death of actor Song Jae-rim (39)

Mourning for Song Jae-rim

The film and television world in South Korea is mourning the loss of actor Song Jae-rim, who was found dead in his apartment in the Seongdong district of Seoul.

Farewell letter

The 39-year-old artist was found in his apartment along with a two-page letter, the contents of which are not yet known, as 'Soompi' reports.

Photo: Instagram - Song Jae-rim

No signs of a crime

The police investigation is still ongoing, even though the authorities believe that there is no evidence of any external influence or a crime

Photo: Instagram - Song Jae-rim

Planning the funeral

The actor's lifeless body was found on November 12. His funeral will be held at Yeouido Center, where he will be cremated and later transferred to Seoul City Cemetery, local press reports.

From model to actor

Song Jae-rim was not only an actor but also a well-known model. In 2012, he became famous through his role in the historical drama 'Moon Embracing the Sun' in which he played the bodyguard Kim Jae-woon.

A reference of K-Drama

Since then, his career consisted only of successes, making him one of the biggest stars of South Korean cinema.

Photo: Instagram - Song Jae-rim

Popular model in his home country

Before making the leap into acting, Song Jae-rim walked the runways of Seoul and worked for designers such as Juun J and Ha Sang Beg. He also appeared on the covers of magazines such as Bazaar Korea, GQ Korea, and Vogue Girl Korea.

Photo: Instagram - Song Jae-rim

The change to cinema 2009

After already being well-known in the fashion world, he made the leap to the big screen in 2009 with the mockumentary 'Actresses' and soon became a fixture in K-dramas.

'Photo: Instagram - Song Jae-rim'

15 years of success as an actor

If Song Jae-rim had one thing, it was an amazing ability to adapt to any genre and any character. It allowed him to amass a considerable filmography in the last 15 years of his life.

Photo: Instagram - Song Jae-rim

His legacy

'Our Gab-Soon' (2016), 'My Military Valentine' (2024), and 'Queen Woo' (2024) are some of his outstanding works and the cinematic legacy that he leaves behind for his fans.

Photo: Instagram - Song Jae-rim

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