South Korean actor Song Jae Rim found dead at 39 in his Seoul apartment

South Korean actor Song Jae Rim passed away at the age of 39 on Tuesday (November 12). According to reports, he was found dead in Seoul. The cause of death is still unknown.

According to Soompi, Song Jae Rim was found dead in an apartment in Seoul’s Seongdong District. The police investigation has allegedly found a two-page letter at the scene. Meanwhile, it is reported that the actor’s funeral will take place on November 14.

Song Jae Rim was found dead in his Seoul apartment

Song Jae Rim had a memorial space has been arranged by his family at the Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital Funeral Hall

His family had his memorial at the Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital Funeral Hall, as per Xportsnews. Reportedly, his younger sister has been named as the chief mourner.

Song Jae Rim made his debut in the 2009 film Actresses. However, he shot to fame after starring in The Moon Embracing the Sun. He was seen playing the role of the loyal bodyguard, Lord Kim Jae-won, one of the supporting characters of the show.

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After the success of the series, he bagged a few more shows. These include Two Weeks, Unkind Ladies, Secret Mother, I Wanna Hear Your Song, Café Minamdang and My Military Valentine. This year, he was also seen in Queen Woo. He was also popular courtesy of his participation in We Got Married Season 4. He shared the screen with Kim So-Eun.

On the work front, the K-drama actor was seen few shows, such as the 2012 drama The Moon Embracing the Sun. He shared the screen with Kim Soo-hyun in the K-drama. He had two other projects in the pipeline I’ll Become Rich and Death Business.

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