South Korean K-drama star Song Jae-lim posted a cryptic final Instagram post before his tragic death. It emerged as devastated fans prepare for the actor’s funeral.
Song Jae-lim, known for his starring role in the TV series Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead at his home in Seoul on November 12.
His body was found by a friend, who arrived at the apartment around 12:30 p.m. to have lunch with Song, police added.
Amid the confusion surrounding his death, his latest Instagram post has left many confused.
The two selfies, posted 42 weeks ago, showing Song in a black T-shirt in a locker room, were captioned with an emoji showing a face in a medical mask.
Comments on the post, along with everything else on his page, have been disabled.
His latest Instagram post showed him in a black T-shirt in a locker room, and was captioned with an emoji showing a face in a medical mask
Song’s family said in a statement to Yonhap News Agency that they will hold a small funeral for relatives in Seoul (Song is pictured above in 2019)
In addition to the mysterious latest message, local media reported that his biography had recently been changed to: “Beginning of a long journey.”
Song’s younger sister revealed that his funeral will take place 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, Korean newspaper Soompi reported. Police said there were “no signs of foul play.” Song’s cause of death is not yet known.
The K-drama actor made his debut in the film Actresses in 2009 before rising to stardom 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 heartbreak over Song’s death on social media, with one person writing that they couldn’t believe he had passed away and another adding that the news left them “saddened and shocked.”
“Another terrible incident has occurred and another young artist has died too soon,” a third wrote, referring 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 film Good Morning in Seoul, South Korea, on May 19, 2022
Song also appeared in 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 (Photo: Song Jae-lim and actress Song Yoon-ah at a event to promote Secret Mother in 2018)
Song Jae-lim (pictured), known for his starring role in the TV series Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead at his home in Seoul on November 7, Seoul Seongdong police said.
K-drama actress Park Soo Ryun tragically passed away at the age of 29 in June 2023. The actress who starred in the hit Disney+ K-drama Snowdrop died after falling down a flight of stairs.
She was taken to hospital for emergency treatment but was declared brain dead despite attempts to revive 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 setbacks and a rising mental health crisis.
While dozens of actors, K-Pop stars and other South Korean celebrities have fallen victim to 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 rose to fame 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 only 25.
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 quitting her social media career.
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