Song Jae Rim's recent Instagram bio update was about 'starting a long journey'

In a shocking turn of events, South Korean actor Song Jae Rim passed away on November 12, at the age of 39. His sudden death has left fans and the entertainment industry in a state of disbelief and mourning.

Despite his bustling career, Song Jae Rim’s last Instagram post was nearly 10 months ago. More recently, however, the bio on his account was updated to read, "Start of a long journey."

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Song Jae Rim’s death comes just weeks after his latest public appearances, where he had been actively promoting his most recent dramas, My Military Valentine and Queen Woo, both released earlier this year. His last guest appearance was on MBC FM4U's Good Morning FM in August, where he shared light-hearted jokes about his future aspirations, including efforts to become a fragrance expert and a meat processing technician.

Born in 1985, Song Jae Rim rose to fame through his role in the 2012 historical drama The Moon Embracing the Sun, where he portrayed the loyal bodyguard Kim Jae Won. His acting career continued to flourish with notable roles in Inspiring Generation, Two Weeks, Goodbye Mr. Black, and the 2024 drama Queen Woo. He also became widely known for his appearance on the popular variety show We Got Married alongside actress Kim So Eun in 2014.

Song Jae Rim’s funeral is currently being held at the Seoul Yeouido St Mary's Hospital funeral hall, with the procession scheduled for noon on November 14. Fans and colleagues are mourning the loss of an actor whose presence on screen and in real life touched many hearts.