K‑drama and K‑pop stars who passed away recently

K‑drama and K‑pop stars who passed away recently

By Entertainment Desk | July 14, 2025

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South Korean actress Kang Seo-ha passed away on July 13, 2025, after battling stomach cancer. She had recently completed filming In the Net and Mangnaein before her health rapidly declined.

Kang Seo-ha (31)

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Actress Lee Seo‑yi died suddenly on June 20, 2025. Fondly recognised for roles in Cheongdam‑dong Scandal and The Divorce Insurance, her passing left fans reeling.

Lee Seo‑yi (43)

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Former child star Kim Sae‑ron was found dead at her Seoul home on February 16, 2025. Her death was ruled a suicide. She gained fame from The Man from Nowhere and starred in Netflix’s Bloodhounds.

Kim Sae‑ron (24)

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Known for his roles in Doctor Strange, Master’s Sun, and Quiz of God, veteran actor Choi Jung‑woo died on May 27, 2025. He had been a fixture of Korean television and film for decades.

Choi Jung‑woo (68)

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Known for K‑dramas like Tomorrow, Little Women and The Korea‑Khitan War, Park Min Jae died due to cardiac arrest in November 2024 while abroad in China. His sudden passing was widely mourned by fans and co‑stars.

Park Min-jae (32)

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A respected figure since the 1960s, Jang Mi‑ja died on January 27, 2025 after a long-term illness. Known as The Nation’s Mother‑in‑Law, she appeared in King the Land among other series and built a distinguished theater legacy.

Jang Mi‑ja (83)

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A beloved figure in Korean trot music, Song Dae‑kwan passed away on February 7, 2025 due to cardiac arrest. His long and impactful career is fondly remembered across generations.

Song Dae-kwan (78)

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Renowned K‑pop and R&B singer Wheesung was found dead at his home on March 10, 2025. He rose to fame in the early 2000s and battled personal struggles in recent years. Tributes poured in across the industry.

Choi Whee‑sung (43)

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Star of Parasite and Dr Brain, Lee Sun‑kyun passed away December 27, 2023, in tragic circumstances. His death sparked debate on mental health in the Korean entertainment world.

Lee Sun‑kyun (48)

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