On November 12, Korean media reported the sudden passing of Song Jae Rim - the actor of the movie "Moon Embracing the Sun". He was found dead that same afternoon.
Police found no signs of foul play. The cause of death was determined to be suicide, as authorities found a suicide note from the actor.
Many colleagues and fans mourned and were shocked by the passing of the young actor.
Colleague Park Ho San posted the status: “I can’t believe it. I’m sorry I couldn’t contact you and take care of you.” Under Park Ho San’s post, announcer Byeon Ki Soo also left a message of condolences.
Song Jae Rim was born in 1985 and works in the entertainment industry as an actor and model. He gained popularity after participating in the show "We Got Married" (2014 - 2015) with "congee girl" Kim So Eun.
Audiences know him through the movies: "Secret Garden", "Secret Love", "Big Man"... and the most famous is "Moon Embracing the Sun" with Kim Soo Hyun.
During their lifetime, Song Jae Rim and Kim Soo Hyun had a close relationship with each other.
During the filming of “The Moon Embracing the Sun” together, the two actors had many close behind-the-scenes interactions. The moment the two recreated the romantic scene of Yang Myung & Yeon Woo in the movie “Rain”.
At that time, MBC posted these photos on its homepage with the description “New lover couple”.
“Moon Embracing the Sun” co-star Jung Il Woo, who is also a close colleague of Kim Soo Hyun and Song Jae Rim, said that they became friends after filming.
In 2014, in an interview with Enews, Song Jae Rim revealed that he still maintains a close relationship with Kim Soo Hyun.
“Soo Hyun is busy these days so we don't talk much, but he and I still contact each other whenever we have the chance,” Jae Rim confided.
Song Jae Rim is a private person. He hasn't updated his Instagram page since January 2024. Jae Rim's last drama was "Empress Woo" which aired last month.
