Song Jae Rim, the well-known South Korean actor, was found dead in his apartment in Seoul, according to a statement from Seongdong Police Station in Seoul. He was only 39. Song Jae Rim’s death has left the Korean entertainment industry in a state of shock.

Song Jae Rim’s cause of death has yet to be determined during the preliminary stages of the investigation. However, authorities determined there was “no sign of foul play.” Two pages later was reportedly discovered at the scene. According to Korean media reports, Song Jae Rim’s funeral will take place on Thursday at a funeral home in Yeouido.

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Song Jae Rim’s latest Instagram post

Song Jae Rim’s last Instagram post was made almost ten months ago. In the weeks leading up to his death, the K-drama actor’s account name was changed to ‘Starting along Journey’, with a recent post hidden and comments restricted, prompting followers to speculate about his state of mind.

This change has added an air of mystery and sadness surrounding his untimely passing, as it seemed to indicate a personal transition that fans never had the chance to fully understand, reports indicate.

Here’s a look at Song Jae Rim’s latest Instagram post:

The tragic news of Song Jae Rim’s death comes just weeks after his recent public appearance. He was promoting his latest dramas, My Military Valentine and Queen Woo, which were released earlier this year. His most recent guest appearance was on MBC FM4U’s Good Morning FM in August, where he shared light-hearted jokes about his future ambitions, including his attempts to become an odor expert and meat processing technician, PinkVilla reported.

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Born in 1985, Song Jae Rim rose to fame for his role in the 2012 historical drama The Moon Embracing the Sun, in which he played the loyal bodyguard Kim Jae Won. His acting career continued to flourish, with notable roles in Inspiring Generation, Two Weeks, Goodbye Mr. Black and the 2024 drama Queen Woo. He also became widely known for appearing in the popular variety show We Got Married alongside actress Kim So Eun in 2014.