Song Jae-lim, a South Korean actor recognized for his performances in the dramas “Moon Embracing the Sun” and “Queen Woo,” was discovered deceased at his residence in Seoul. He was 39 years old.
Officials at the Seongdong District Police Station in Seoul did not provide immediate comments regarding the cause of death on Wednesday. South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, referencing unnamed police sources, reported that a note was found at Song’s residence, where he was discovered on Tuesday by a friend who had come to have lunch with him. There were no indications of foul play. Song made his acting debut in the 2009 film “The Actors.”
He gained prominence for his role as a royal guard in the 2012 hit “Moon Embracing the Sun,” a fantasy drama centered on the love story between a medieval Korean king and a shaman. Additionally, he participated in the celebrity reality show “We Got Married” in 2014 and played a supporting role in this year’s drama “Queen Woo,” another fantasy series depicting violent power struggles among royal family members in an ancient kingdom.
