South Korean Star Song Jae-lim Passes Away at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim, who began his career in the entertainment industry in 2009, was tragically found dead in his Seoul apartment on Tuesday. He was just 39 years old. The actor's body was discovered by a friend who had made plans to meet him for lunch. Police investigating the case didn't find any signs of foul play and located a note in the apartment. Born in 1985, Song initially gained fame through the 2009 film "Actresses. " His breakthrough role came in the 2012 historical drama "Moon Embracing the Sun, " where he played a royal guard. He also took part in the reality show "We Got Married" and recently performed in the musical "La Rose De Versailles, " which concluded in October. Song's Instagram account, which features his last posts from January, has received over 61, 000 likes on two selfies. Comments on his account have been disabled. In response to the tragic news, many South Korean celebrities have paid their respects to Song. Actor Park Ho-san expressed his shock and sadness on Instagram, stating, "This is mad… Jae-lim… you were such a cheerful guy… I can’t believe this. I’m so sorry for not contacting you or caring for you enough. " Actor Hong Seok-cheon also shared his grief, saying, "I’m sad that I can’t see your wonderful smile again… I’m so sorry, rest in peace. " The entertainment industry in South Korea has been rocked by several high-profile deaths in recent years. The pressures and mental health struggles of performers have become a major concern. ASTRO's Moon bin, K-pop singer Sulli, and SHINee's Kim Jong-hyun are among the stars who have died young. While entertainment agencies have set up mental health support systems, the high competition and intense scrutiny in the industry continue to take a toll on its stars.