Seoul, South Korea
NCS
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South Korean actor Song Jae-lim, a former mannequin who rose to prominence in Okay-dramas, was discovered dead in Seoul on Tuesday. He was 39.
Song’s physique was present in his condo by a buddy, who had deliberate to have lunch with him that day, in line with the Seoul Seongdong police. A police official advised NCS that no proof of foul play was discovered at the scene, and a word was found within the condo.
“Our initial investigation so far, has revealed no signs of criminal activity,” police advised NCS. “Since the family did not want an autopsy, we will proceed with transferring the deceased to his family’s custody.” Police added that they may examine the reason for the demise following commonplace procedures.
Born in 1985, Song started his leisure profession with the 2009 movie “Actresses.”
He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of a royal guard within the 2012 historic drama “Moon Embracing the Sun,” and reached additional fame by means of an look on the fact present “We Got Married.” His remaining efficiency was within the musical “La Rose De Versailles,” which resulted in October.
The remaining posts on Song’s Instagram account, two selfies shared in January, have accrued greater than 61,000 likes. Comments are disabled on the account.
South Korean stars paid tribute to Song following the information of his demise.
“This is mad… Jae-lim… you were such a cheerful guy… I can’t believe this. I’m so sorry for not contacting you or caring for you enough,” actor Park Ho-san mentioned alongside a photograph taken with Song posted on Instagram.
In one other Instagram publish, actor Hong Seok-cheon mentioned: “I’m sad that I can’t see your wonderful smile again… I’m so sorry, rest in peace.”
The current deaths of K-pop idols and K-drama stars have highlighted ongoing issues about psychological well being and pressures in South Korea’s leisure business.
ASTRO boy band member Moon bin died final yr at age 25. Okay-pop singer and actress Sulli was additionally 25 when she died in 2019. And two years earlier, boyband SHINee’s Kim Jong-hyun was discovered dead at his house at age 27.
Entertainment companies have applied numerous psychological well being help methods, together with counseling providers and extra versatile schedules, however observers say the extremely aggressive nature of Okay-entertainment, mixed with intense public scrutiny, and expectations of perfection in look and conduct, are affecting stars.