South Korean actor Song Jae Rim dies at the age of 39, found dead in an apartment in Seoul

Last updated:November 12, 2024, 4:03 PM IST

South Korean actor Song Jae Rim died on Tuesday, November 12th. The cause of death is still unknown.

South Korean actor Song Jae Rim died on Tuesday, November 12, at the age of 39. The K-drama actor appeared in a few shows, including the 2012 drama “The Moon Embracing the Sun.” In the K-drama, he shared the screen with Kim Soo-hyun. He was reportedly 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. Police investigations are ongoing and a “two-page letter” was reportedly found at the scene. Meanwhile, it is reported that the actor's funeral will take place on November 14.

According to Xportsnews, a memorial room was set up for Song Jae Rim by his family at the funeral hall of Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital. It is reported that his younger sister was named as the main mourner.

Song Jae Rim debuted in the 2009 film Actresses. However, he became famous for his leading role in “The Moon Embraces the Sun”. He was seen in the role of loyal bodyguard Lord Kim Jae-woon, one of the series' supporting characters.

After the success of the series, he secured a few more appearances. These include “Two Weeks” (2013), in which he played the role of a cold-blooded assassin. He has also appeared in shows such as Unkind Ladies (2015), Secret Mother (2018), I Wanna Hear Your Song (2019), Café Minamdang (2022) and more recently My Military Valentine (2024). This year he also appeared in Queen Woo. He was also popular thanks to his participation in the fourth season of “We Got Married.” He shared the screen with Kim So-eun.

He had two projects in the pipeline. These include “I’ll Become Rich” and “Death Business.”

News18 Showsha extends our condolences to Song Jae Rim's family, friends and fans.