By Song Jae-lim, a South Korean actor who gained prominence through his role in the hit fantasy drama “Moon Embracing the Sun,” was found dead Tuesday at his home in Seoul’s Seongdong district. He was 39.
Police discovered a note at Song’s residence after a friend, who had arrived for a scheduled lunch, found the actor unresponsive, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, citing anonymous police sources. Officials reported no signs of foul play, though Seongdong district police declined immediate comment on the cause of death.
Song launched his acting career with the 2009 film “Actresses” before achieving widespread recognition for his portrayal of a royal guard in the 2012 television series “Moon Embracing the Sun,” a fantasy drama chronicling the romance between a medieval Korean king and a female shaman.
His career encompassed both scripted and reality programming, including an appearance on the popular show “We Got Married” in 2014. Most recently, Song had taken a supporting role in this year’s streaming series “Queen Woo,” another period fantasy drama focusing on royal power struggles.
