On November 12, the Asian entertainment industry was shocked by the sudden passing of Korean actor Song Jae Rim. Before his death, he was loved by his friends, who described him as a cheerful, sociable, and kind person.

The news that actor Song Jae Rim suddenly passed away on the afternoon of November 12 at his home surprised his friends, colleagues and fans. During his 15 years of artistic activities, Song Jae Rim was loved by many friends and admired by audiences for his beautiful lifestyle and clean private life.

According to Soompi, police discovered Song Jae Rim dead in his apartment in Seoul (South Korea). A friend who had a lunch date with the actor discovered the body and reported it to the police. Initially, authorities suspected the actor committed suicide. 

Police said they found a two-page suicide note at the scene but have not released its contents. The actor’s relatives have also not shared any information about him and asked the public to respect his family during this difficult time.

Song Jae Rim entered the entertainment industry as a model. He is 1.8m tall, has a beautiful face and is sought after in many famous Korean magazines. After that, he moved to the film industry and achieved great success with the project The Actresses in 2009.

Song Jae Rim volunteered to help students during the college entrance exam in 2019 (Photo: Instagram).

The actor rose to fame when he starred in The Moon Embracing the Sun alongside Kim Soo Hyun and Han Ga In. When it aired in 2012, the drama created a fever across Asia with viewership ratings reaching over 40%.

After that, he continuously appeared in major television projects such as Fantasy Tower, Two Weeks, Secret Love… In his acting career, Jae Rim appeared in about 30 television dramas and movies, leaving a good impression on the audience.

In particular, the success of the reality TV show We got married helped make Song Jae Rim famous throughout Asia.

In the show, he and Kim So Eun had to act as a fake couple and live as a real couple in love. With the image of a thoughtful and devoted husband to his wife, Song Jae Rim is admired by many viewers.

Song Jae Rim and Kim So Eun’s sweet chemistry won them the Best Couple award at the 2014 MBC Entertainment Awards. The two actors later reunited successfully in the drama Our Gap Soon (2016).

Song Jae Rim and Kim So Eun’s sweet on-screen chemistry led to rumors of a relationship. However, they both firmly denied it, claiming they were just close friends.

Song Jae Rim was also rumored to be dating singer Ji Yeon (T-Ara) after they collaborated in the movie I Wanna Hear Your Song (2019). However, Song Jae Rim and Ji Yeon’s management companies said that the two artists are just friends.

Song Jae Rim was once suspected of having a relationship with singer Ji Yeon (Photo: Newsen).

Apart from his image on screen and in fashion magazines, Song Jae Rim lives a very private life and does not make his love life public. In the eyes of the 39-year-old actor’s colleagues, he is a person who is devoted to art, has a professional style and lives a decent life.

Actress Kim So Eun has repeatedly praised the actor’s kindness and sophistication and said he is her ideal type of lover. 

Actor Kim Min Kyo also revealed about his last call with Song Jae Rim: “A month ago, you called me, happily telling me about your work. Jae Rim, everything happened so suddenly. I will always remember you, keep our good memories in my heart. Rest in peace.”

Many colleagues commented that Song Jae Rim is a warm and optimistic person. The actor always quietly does charity work and participates in volunteer activities for the community. He once secretly volunteered to drive a motorbike to support university entrance exam candidates in 2019.

According to Wikitree, the Moon Embracing the Sun actor has not revealed any health or psychological problems or difficulties in life with his colleagues. On his personal page, he often posts personal photos or photos of his cats. The photos are mostly without captions.

Song Jae Rim stopped updating his personal account in January. In his last post on social media, the actor took a photo of himself standing in front of a mirror with the caption “a long journey begins”. For the past 10 months, he has not shared any information or images on his personal page.

On November 14, Song Jae Rim’s funeral was held at Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital Funeral Home (South Korea). The 39-year-old actor was buried at a cemetery in Seoul (South Korea).

Not only his colleagues, many audiences also expressed their regret when the actor passed away when his career was still unfinished. It is known that this year, he appeared in 2 TV series:  Queen Woo and My Military Valentine.

Song Jae Rim takes on the male lead role in the final project of his life “Death Business” (Photo: News).

Last October, the 39-year-old actor also participated in the play The Rose of Versailles. According to Naver, the short-lived actor has 3 unaired works: I’ll Become Rich, Death Business and Salmon.

On November 14, the producer of the movie Death Business (new name is Collapse: The Man Who Failed at Business ) announced the project’s release date and the actor’s image in the project.

Accordingly, the film will be released in 2025 and is a work in memory of the short-lived star Song Jae Rim. The 39-year-old star takes on the male lead role in the film about the financial market.