Korean actor Song Jae-rim dies aged 39, police confirm

The actor made his breakthrough in the 2012 drama Korean drama series 'The Moon Embracing The Sun'

Korean actor Song Jae-rim has died, aged 39 police have confirmed.

According to Seoul Seongdong Police Station, Song was found dead at his home in the South Korean capital.

“Currently, there is no evidence of foul play,” a police spokesperson said, according to The Korea Herald. A cause of death has not yet been released, but his funeral is set to be held at the Yeouido St. Mary’s Funeral Hall on Thursday (November 14).

The actor made his breakthrough in the 2012 drama Korean drama series The Moon Embracing The Sun before going on to appear in several popular TV dramas, including Cool Guys, Hot Ramen, Inspiring Generation, Two Weeks and Queen Woo.

On the big screen, he also starred in Korean movies Grand Prix, The Suspect and Bait. He most recently appeared on stage in the musical La Rose De Versailles, with his last performance on stage in mid-October.

Jae-rim began his career in the public eye as a model, walking the runway for designers including Juun. J, Herin Homme and Ha Sang Beg and also featured in Bazaar Korea, GQ Korea, Esquire Korea, and Marie Claire Korea.

His acting debut came in 2009 and while he had a string of notable roles, he also appeared in music videos for several K-pop stars including 2NE1, KARA, BOA and After School.

In 2014 also appeared on the reality variety show We Got Married, which saw him undertaking tasks with actress Kim So Eun after they were paired up together and had to pretend to be married.