▲ South Korean actor Song Jae-rim, known for his roles in various Kdramas and films, tragically passed away at the age of 39 on November 12, 2024. This photo captures Song posing on the red carpet at the 2017 Melon Music Awards, where he displayed his characteristic charm and charisma. (Yonhap)

 

SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- Following the unexpected passing of 39-year-old actor Song Jae-rim on Tuesday, messages of condolence from fellow actors and fans have flooded social media. 

 

Actor Yoo Sun, who co-starred with Song in the 2016 SBS drama Our Gab-soon, posted a heartfelt message alongside a photo of them together on her social media, expressing her sorrow: "So heartbreaking and so painful (...) May you find peace."

 

Broadcaster Hong Seok-cheon shared a picture of Song's radiant smile, mourning the loss with the message, "I am saddened that I’ll never see this wonderful smile again. It’s so hard to send you off without a final goodbye. I’m sorry, and I’m sorry again."

 

Fellow actors struggled to come to terms with the sudden news. Actor Park Ho-san shared his disbelief, writing, "It’s hard to believe, with you being so bright. I’m sorry I couldn’t reach out." Actor Kim Min-kyoo also expressed his sorrow: "Just a month ago, you sounded so cheerful on the phone, telling me you were performing..."

 

Actress Lee El, who starred with Song in the 2022 film Yaksha, shared a brief yet poignant message: "I'm sorry, Jae-rim," capturing her sadness.

 

Fans, too, have voiced their disbelief and sadness online. One commented, "Always smiling and so charming—this is truly heartbreaking," while another wrote, "With his warm heart, I'm sure he went to a good place."

 

Song’s popularity extended internationally, especially after his appearance on the popular variety show We Got Married in 2014, which garnered him a substantial overseas following. International fans have also shared their condolences, posting messages in various languages on co-star Kim So-eun’s social media, where the two once portrayed an on-screen couple in both We Got Married and Our Gab-soon.

 

As the news continues to resonate deeply, Song’s family, friends, and fans remember him fondly, mourning the loss of a beloved actor and person.

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