November 16 2024
Taein Lee
Korean actor Song Jae-rim, who gained popularity through the drama ' The Moon Embracing the Sun ' and starred in numerous other dramas and films, was found deceased at his residence in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the 12th, at the age of 39. His body was discovered by a friend who had come over for a lunch appointment.
There were no signs of foul play, and a suicide note was found. Shocked by Song's sudden death, netizens took to online communities and social media, where word spread rapidly that Song had been harassed by an obsessive stalker fan leading up to his passing.
The alleged stalker fan, identified as a Japanese individual, had posted negative content about Song Jae-rim on their X (formerly Twitter) account since April. These posts included statements such as, "No one would care about an unremarkable actor like you" and "Do you think you can hide your true nature behind your acting skills?" The fan also uploaded uncensored photos of Song's acquaintances and posted derogatory comments, saying, "The gifts from fans have just become offerings to someone else," hinting at Song’s close relationships. They even went further to post pictures purportedly of Song's girlfriend, even down to her mother.
Although it was not specified exactly what caused Song Jae-rim's death, for sure in his last days, he suffered harassment and spiteful comments from this fan. His untimely passing has led fans and the public to express their grief, unable to fully process the sudden tragedy.