On November 13, Kim Ji-woo, who recently shared the stage with Song Jae-rim in his latest work, the musical “La Rose de Versailles,” posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram story. Alongside a photo of herself and Song Jae-rim smiling together, she wrote: “Let’s meet like this with a smile, Jae-rim. I pray that your long journey will be comfortable and peaceful.“
Song Jae-rim played the role of Florian Victor Clement de Gerodelle in “La Rose de Versailles,” which ended last month. His nuanced performance resonated deeply with audiences. The sudden news of his demise left fans in shock.
According to Seoul Seongdong Police Station, Song Jae-rim was found dead in his residence in Seongdong-gu at around 12:30 pm the previous day. At the request of the family, the funeral will take place privately.
Song Jae-rim debuted in the 2009 film “Actresses” and became popular in the 2012 MBC drama “Moon Embracing the Sun”, where he played Kim Jae-woon, a loyal bodyguard of the king. He later charmed viewers of MBC’s reality show “We Got Married” by appearing as a virtual couple with actress Kim So-eun, showing a different side of his charm.
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