South Korean TV actress Song Yoo-jung, 26, is found dead amid rash of suicides among the country s young showbiz stars
Song Yoo-jung died in Seoul on Saturday and a small funeral was held in accordance with her family s wishes, her agency confirmed
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South Korean actor-model Song Yoo-jung dies at 26
Song Yoo-jung passed away on January 23, 2021, and the funeral took place on January 25.
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Updated: Jan 26, 2021, 08:00 AM IST
South Korean actor and model Song Yoo-Jung passed away at the age of 26. The reason for death is unknown and her management company Sublime Artist Agency confirmed the report to Newsweek. Song was laid to rest a funeral held on January 25, 2021. Meanwhile, Sublime released a statement regarding her death which took place on January 23, 2021.
The statement read as Actress Song Yu Jung departed this life on January 23, 2021. In accordance with the wishes of her family, the funeral was held quietly and the funeral procession takes place on January 25.
South Korean actress and model, Song Yoo-Jung has died mysteriously at the age of 26.
Her death was announced by her talent agency, Sublime Artist Agency on Instagram on Monday night Jan 25th with no cause of death given. She was found dead in Seoul on Saturday amid high rate of suicides by young entertainers in the country.
The actress’ agency confirmed a private funeral ceremony already took place, with a funeral procession to follow.
‘Song Yu Jung was a friend of ours who always gave us joy with her bright smile, and she was a wonderful actress who acted with passion,’ the statement read.
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Mystery surrounds the death of South Korean actress Song Yoo Jung (aka Song Yu Jung) who reportedly died on January 23. Even as the actress agency did not specify the cause of her death there were speculation about it being a suicide. Song Yu Jung passed away on January 23, Soompi reported, citing a source at the Sublime Artist Agency.
South Korean actress Song Yoo Jung reportedly died on January 23.
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