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Actor Song Jae-lim’s Sudden Passing at 39 Sparks Outpouring of Tributes.

Seoul: Tributes poured in Wednesday for actor Song Jae-lim, known for his roles in TV drama "Moon Embracing the Sun" and variety show "We Got Married," after his sudden death the previous day. The 39-year-old was found dead at his home in Seoul by a friend who had planned to meet him for lunch, authorities said. Police reported no signs of foul play, and a note was found at the scene. According to Yonhap News Agency, Song's death came as a shock to friends and fans, as he had continued to work actively in film and television. Actress Yoo Sun, who co-starred with Song in the 2016 SBS drama "Our Gap Soon," shared a photo of them together on social media Wednesday, writing: "It's too sad, it hurts so much... May you find peace and rest." Entertainer Hong Seok-cheon also posted a tribute, sharing a smiling photo of Song. "I mourn that I'll never see that wonderful smile again," he wrote. "It hurts me to let you go without a proper goodbye. I'm so sorry." Several colleagues expressed disbelief and sorrow at his sudden death. Actor Park Ho-san wrote: "Since you were always so cheerful, it's hard to believe. I'm sorry I couldn't keep in touch with and care for you." Fellow actor Kim Min-kyu, who had spoken with Song only a month ago, recalled his last conversation with Song's characteristic cheerfulness. "You told me about your ongoing performances with such a bright voice... Why...?" he said. Lee El, who worked with Song on the 2022 film "Yaksha: Ruthless Operations," simply posted, "I'm sorry, Jae-lim," on social media. Song's death has left fans around the world mourning, as he gained popularity beyond South Korea for his appearances from 2014 to 2015 on Season 4 of "We Got Married," an MBC TV reality show where he starred as a virtual husband to actress Kim So-eun. International fans, many of whom commented in multiple languages on Kim's recent posts, expressed grief and shared memories of Song's warmth. One fan wrote: "He was always smiling and so cheerful. This is heartbreaking. He was such a charming person. " Another said, "I'm sure he's gone to a good place because he had a warm heart."

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