Today marks five years since the tragic death of actress Song Yoo Jung, who died on January 23, 2021, at the age of 26. News of his death, which emerged two days later, shocked and saddened not only the entertainment industry but fans around the world.
One of his closest acquaintances reflected at the time, “It was heartbreaking. We don’t know the full extent of what he was going through, but he often expressed deep concern about not achieving the success he hoped for, despite debuting early in his career. He also occasionally spoke about financial difficulties.”
Born in 1994, Song Yoo Jung first entered the entertainment industry as a model for a famous cosmetics brand. She made her acting debut in the 2013 MBC drama “Golden Rainbow”and continued to appear in “Make your wish”, “School 2017”AND “Dear my name”gradually building a solid portfolio of actors.
His face has also become familiar to many through various music videos, including that of NIve “How do I do it”Standing egg “Friend to Lover”and iKON “Goodbye road”.
In 2019 he signed an exclusive contract with Sublime Artist Agency, preparing for a more active career. This made his sudden passing even more heartbreaking. At the time, his agency released a statement saying: “Song Yoo Jung was always a bright presence who brought happiness to those around her. She was a passionate actress who gave her all to her roles. Please join us in wishing her peace and rest in a warm place.”
Even now, fans continue to leave messages on her social media, remembering her warmth and kindness. His latest post on SNS: a cheerful photo with a simple caption “cha-kak”, a Korean onomatopoeia for the sound of a camera clicking: it shows her crouching with a bright smile. In the comments, he responded warmly to friends and fans: “I miss you too,” AND “Thank you.”
Messages like “Rest in peace”, “We love you”, “I hope you are at peace now”AND “May all your dreams come true, wherever you are” continue to appear on his page, left by fans from both Korea and abroad.
Although her time was short, Song Yoo Jung is remembered for her sincerity, her quiet resilience, and the genuine emotion she brought to her roles. He now rests at Seoul Memorial Park, his memory cherished by many who still carry his name in their hearts.
Sources: Nate
