“We Got Married” Star Song Jae Rim Dies at 39: Remembering His SNS Handle ‘The Beginning of a Long Journey’

Tragic news has emerged regarding the untimely death of South Korean actor Song Jae Rim. According to Newsen reports on November 12th, the 39-year-old actor was found deceased in his apartment.

As per Asia Economy, Song Jae Rim was discovered dead by a friend who had been scheduled to join him for lunch. Authorities revealed that two pages of suicide notes were located at the scene. His former agency expressed profound shock over the incident, noting they had lost contact with him after his contract expired last year. Since then, he had been operating without agency representation.

A mortuary for Song has been set up at Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital Funeral Home, Room 2, with the coffin scheduled to be carried out on November 14th at noon.

Career Highlights of Song Jae Rim

Born in 1985, Song Jae Rim made his acting debut in 2011 with the tvN drama Cool Guys, Hot Ramen. He then enriched his filmography with various roles in notable series such as Moon Embracing the Sun, Two Weeks, Inspiring Generation, and The Idle Mermaid. His portrayal of the devoted bodyguard Jae-woon in Moon Embracing the Sun particularly resonated with audiences and showcased his remarkable talent.

In 2014, the actor delighted fans with his appearance alongside actress Kim So Eun in MBC’s We Got Married, which boosted his popularity dramatically. They also partnered again in the series Our Gap-soon, marking his first significant role as a lead, adding personal significance to the project.

Following these successes, his versatile performances continued in shows like SBS’s Secret Mother, JTBC’s Clean with Passion for Now, and KBS 2TV’s Café Minamdang. He also starred in the TVING original series Queen Woo and films including The Snob, Crazy Love, Yaksha: Ruthless Operations, and Decoy. His final stage performance was in the play La Rose de Versailles, which concluded on October 13th.

Recent Endeavors and Community Impact

In August, Song Jae Rim made a guest appearance on MBC FM4U’s Good Morning FM, where he promoted his latest play. During the program, he expressed his passion for challenges, mentioning aspirations to qualify as a fragrance expert and a meat-processing technician, which he referred to humorously as “future husband lessons.”

The community and fans have been rocked by the news of his passing, particularly given his recent public engagements. It is with heartbreak that many noted Song’s social media name had recently changed to “The Beginning of a Long Journey.”

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