In March 2021, Song Jae-rim posted a message on his fan gallery, saying, “This is a place I was reluctant to enter. I’ve looked at recent and past posts, and there are some who are angry and some who are curious about me. I’ve made a lot of mistakes, both in what I said and what I did, both through Instagram and at fan meetings.”
He added: “I understand that there are many who will not be satisfied easily just because I call it a mistake of a young and immature person. I am sorry. I should have done better in many ways, but I couldn’t. I know I still miss him and maybe even more than I did then. Everyone has different things they like about me, and everyone has different reasons for their disappointment, so it’s not easy. I’m sorry for what I did wrong or what I did wrong.”
Song Jae-rim especially expressed his gratitude and apology to his fans who have always supported him and, at times, given him constructive criticism. “To anyone who has ever felt angry with me, to anyone who has been disappointed or disappointed, I just want to say I’m sorry. I try my best and work hard in my own way, but some things aren’t easy, so maybe I didn’t see things clearly. I apologize…I will keep trying and live better.“
But now Song Jae-rim is no longer with his fans. On November 12, he was found dead unexpectedly in his home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, leaving behind a two-page suicide note. He was 39 years old. A memorial was held on November 12 and his funeral took place privately on November 14 at noon, according to his family’s wishes. Amidst many tears, Song Jae-rim became a star in the sky.
Following his sudden departure, fans are revisiting his works and leaving lingering traces on SNS, trying to ease their pain. Song Jae-rim carefully curated his Instagram feed, leaving behind 100 photos, which fans now carefully examine to cherish the memories.
Debuting as a model and transitioning into acting in 2009, Song Jae-rim made his mark in works such as “Cool Guys, Hot Ramen,” the 2012 MBC drama “Moon Embracing the Sun,” “Inspiring Generation,” “Unkind Ladies,” “Our Gap-soon” and the films “Good Morning” and “Decoy.”
Until recently, he continued to connect with viewers through projects such as TVING’s “Queen Woo,” JTBC’s “My Military Valentine,” the comedy “Wife” and the musical “La Rose de Versailles.” The upcoming “Collapse: The Man Who Failed at Business” (directed by Hyun Hae-ri) will be his last screen appearance.
Source: Daum
