Song Jae Rim And More: Korean Celebrities Who Died In 2024

The death of Song Jae Rim has shocked many K-drama fans across the world. The actor who has worked in several projects has left a huge void behind him. The concerning thing for many K-drama fans is that many Korean celebs died in 2024, making the year sad for many. Here are some Korean celebrities who left for the heavenly abode this year.

Song Jae-Rim

Korean actor Song Jae-Rim, who was last seen in the recently released show Queen Woo died on November 12 at the age of 39. The actor was found dead at his apartment in Seoul’s Seongdong District. According to Soompi, police confirmed his passing away along with a two-page letter that was reportedly found at the scene. The exact cause of his death is yet to be confirmed, police said, “At this point in the investigation, there are no signs of foul play.”

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Shin Hae-Ri

The model passed away on September 14. She was only 32 years old. Born in 1992, Shin Hae-ri gained recognition after taking part in the 2012 Miss Korea Gyeongnam competition. Following that, in 2014, she began her career as a racing model. Since 2018, she has been serving as a ring girl for Road FC, which made her very popular. Her massive fanbase was devastated at the news of her death.

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Kim Soo-Mi

Veteran South Korean actress Kim Soo-mi passed away on October 25 at the age of 75 due to cardiac arrest. Her son found her unconscious and took her to Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Known for Country Diaries, Kim also appeared on food shows.

Park Ji-Ah

South Korean actress Park Ji-Ah passed away on September 30 at the age of 52. The news of her death was confirmed by her agency. After battling with cerebral infarction, the actress tragically passed away. Park Ji Ah was well known for playing the role of Song Hye Kyo's mother in The Glory.

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Kim Byung-Sun

Kim Byung-sun is no more. The K-drama actress passed away on October 24 after battling a chronic illness. She was 37 years old at the time of her death. Byung-sun had starred in Romantic Island, Way Back Home and more hit K-dramas as well as films.