South Korean actor Song Jae-rim has died at the age of 39.
According to multiple outlets including CNNand The Korea Herald, the former model turned actor was found dead in his apartment in Seoul on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
The outlets reported that Jae-rim was discovered by a friend, whom he had planned to share lunch with. Seoul Seongdong police said there was no evidence of foul play at the property and that a note was also found, CNN added.
“Our initial investigation so far, has revealed no signs of criminal activity,” police told CNN. “Since the family did not want an autopsy, we will proceed with transferring the deceased to his family’s custody.”
Song Jae-rim at the ‘LANEIGE’ sparkling after party on September 6, 2016 in Seoul.
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Jae-rim’s breakout role was in the 2009 movie Actresses, according to Variety. He then starred in 20 episodes in the 2012 drama Moon Embracing the Sun, before appearing in the 2014 reality show We Got Married.
The outlet added that the star’s final appearance was a leading role in the Yang Tae-jin-directed action-comedy film Get Rich, which started post-production in late September.
Song Jae-rim at a press conference at 63 Building on July 30, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea.
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Following the news of Jae-rim’s death, stars in South Korea paid their tributes on social media.
“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 posted on Instagram, alongside a photo of the pair together in a bar.
“I’m sad that I can’t see your wonderful smile again,” the actor Hong Seok-cheonadded in his post.
“This situation is devastating where I can’t take care of them better and I have to let them go without greeting them ……. Sorry and again sorry………. Rest in peace.”
Jae-rim’s last Instagram post featured mirror-selfie headshots on January, 23, alongside the caption, “😷.”
