Song Jae Lim, a well-known comedian from South Korea and renowned for his breakthrough role in the K-drama The Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead on Tuesday at his Seoul residence.
The 39-year-old, who began his career as a unit, rose to prominence in the time play in 2012, before going on to sky in different variety shows and television series.
According to reports, police say a word was discovered in the apartment and that there is no sign of foul play.
His passing has rekindled worries about the enormous pressures facing the entertainment sector in South Korea.
Following the announcement of Song’s dying, South Korean celebrities paid gift.
Fellow professional Yoo Sun, who worked alongside Song in the 2016 set Our Gap Immediately, posted a picture of them together on Instagram with the comment:” It’s very sad, it hurts so little… May you find peace and rest”.
Another actor, Park Ho San said in an Instagram post:” Since you were always so cheerful, it’s hard to believe]the news ]”.
The director’s family said they wanted to hold a tiny death for himself, according to Yonhap’s news site.
South Korea’s pleasure market is known for its high-pressure atmosphere, where stars are held to strict requirements over their looks and attitudes.
The recent deaths of high-profile celebrities — including Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun, K-pop stars Moonbin, Goo Hara and Sulli — have raised concerns about the toll such pressures may have taken.
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