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South Korean actor Song Jae-lim was found dead at the age of 39
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South Korean actor Song Jae-lim was found dead at the age of 39

SEOUL – Song Jae-lim, a South Korean actor known for his roles in K-dramas “Moon Embracing the Sun” and “Queen Woo,” was found dead at his home in the capital Seoul. He was 39 years old.

Officials at Seoul’s Seongdong District Police Station did not immediately comment Wednesday on the cause of death.

South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, citing unnamed police sources, reported that police found a note at Song’s home, where he was discovered on Tuesday by a friend who came to have lunch with him, and that there were no signs of of foul play.

Song made her debut with the 2009 film ‘Actress’. He rose to fame after playing the role of a royal guard in the 2012 television hit “Moon Embracing the Sun,” a fantasy drama about the love between a medieval Korean king and a female shaman.

He also appeared on the celebrity reality show ‘We Got Married’ in 2014 and had a supporting role in this year’s streaming drama ‘Queen Woo’, another fantasy drama about violent power struggles between royals in an ancient kingdom.

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