"Why Were You So Bright Like This"... Waves of Condolences in the Entertainment Industry Over Song Jaerim's Sad News

Actor Song Jaerim's Sudden Passing
Park Hosan, Jung Eunpyo, Hong Seokcheon, and Others Mourn
"Wishing You a Peaceful Journey"

Actor Song Jae-rim suddenly passed away on the 12th. Official Facebook of Song Jae-rim

Actor Song Jae-rim suddenly passed away, and a wave of mourning for the deceased is continuing mainly on social networking services (SNS).

Actor Park Ho-san posted a photo taken with the deceased during his lifetime. Along with it, he expressed his sorrow with the words, "I'm going crazy, really. Jae-rim, you were so bright, I can't believe this. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry I couldn't contact you or take care of you." Comedian Byun Ki-soo commented, "My deepest condolences to the deceased," expressing his sympathy. Jung Eun-pyo also mourned with the message, "Farewell. I hope you have a happy journey." He had worked with the deceased in the 2012 MBC drama The Moon Embracing the Sun.

Broadcaster Hong Seok-cheon posted a photo of the deceased smiling brightly and shared his feelings, saying, "I am saddened that I can no longer see your wonderful smile, and I am devastated that I have to send you off without properly taking care of you or saying goodbye." He continued, "I'm sorry, and sorry again. I really failed as an older brother. Rest in peace," conveying his condolences. Actor Kim Min-kyo also could not hide his sadness upon hearing the news. He said, "Jae-rim, why, when you were just performing a month ago and spoke to me with a bright voice?" expressing disbelief. He added, "Another star is buried in my heart. I will remember you forever," showing his longing.

Entertainment industry colleagues paid tribute to Song Jae-rim, who passed away, through social media. Park Ho-san, Hong Seok-cheon Instagram

Additionally, Yoo Sun and Lee Yoon-ji mourned the deceased through their respective SNS accounts. Yoo Sun posted a photo with the deceased along with the message, "Jae-rim, it's so regrettable and painful. I hope you find peaceful rest," expressing her sorrow. Lee Yoon-ji left a message saying, "You shouldn't have done that. I remember your innocence. I hope you live freely there," which netizens interpret as a tribute to Song Jae-rim despite the lack of a clear subject in the post. Both actresses had appeared with the deceased in the 2022 film Hello?.

Meanwhile, Song Jae-rim, born in 1985, debuted in 2009 with the film Actresses and actively worked in dramas such as The Moon Embracing the Sun, Two Weeks, Inspiring Generation, Unkind Women, Our Gap-soon, Clean with Passion for Now, and Woo, Chi-wanghoo. Last month, he also played the role of Florian Victor Cl?ment de R?aud in the musical Rose of Versailles. On the 12th, he was found dead at his home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, along with a suicide note. The funeral is being held at the Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital funeral hall, and the funeral service will be conducted at noon on the 14th. The burial site is Seoul Municipal Crematorium.