In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, South Korean actor Song Jae Rim, known for his role alongside Kim Soo-hyun in The Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead in his Seoul apartment on November 12. The 39-year-old actor is believed to have taken his own life, with a two-page suicide note reportedly recovered from his residence in the Seongdong district. The exact details of the note and circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation.
Song Jae Rim first gained popularity in 2012 through The Moon Embracing the Sun, where he shared the screen with notable actors Kim Soo-hyun, Nam Bo-ra, Han Ga-in, and Jung Il-woo. His career spanned a diverse array of roles, including his acclaimed portrayal of an assassin in Two Weeks (2013) and later roles in Unkind Ladies (2015), Secret Mother (2018), I Wanna Hear Your Song (2019), and Café Minamdang (2022). His most recent performance was in Queen Woo, released in August 2024.
A funeral service is scheduled for November 14, where friends and family will gather to pay their final respects. In addition, a memorial space has been arranged by his family at the Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital Funeral Hall, offering fans and loved ones a place to remember him.
With no official statement from his family yet, tributes have poured in from fans worldwide, mourning the sudden loss of an actor whose presence left an indelible mark on K-dramas.