South Korean actor Park Min-jae has passed away at the age of 32, as reported by CNA Lifestyle citing South Korean news agencies. Mr. Min-jae died from sudden cardiac arrest on November 29, Friday, while traveling to China. Despite his relatively short career, the actor made notable contributions to several Korean dramas, including Little Women, Call It Love, The Korea-Khitan War, Snap And Spark, and True To Love.
“A beautiful actor who loved acting and always did his best, Park Min-jae has gone to heaven,” Mr. Min-jae’s agency, Big Title, said in a statement. “We will no longer be able to see his acting, but we will always remember him with pride,” the statement continued. The agency also noted that the 32-year-old did not have any major health issues prior to his trip to China.
Big Title’s CEO, Hwang Ju Hye, also expressed his sorrow online. “The guy who said he would conquer China and go on a month-long trip has gone on a much longer journey. It was so sudden and so shocking… The family must be feeling unimaginable sorrow… Min Jae, there’s still so much we wanted to say and do together. I was grateful to have been your representative, even if only for a short time, and I’m deeply sorry. I will never forget the name, Actor Park Min Jae,” he said.
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Separately, Mr. Min-jae’s brother, Park Jae-hyung, took to Instagram to share details of the actor’s funeral service. A wake will be held to honor the late actor in Room 9 of the Seoul National University Hospital Funeral Hall, with the funeral scheduled for December 4. The location for his burial has not yet been confirmed.
“Our beloved brother has gone to rest peacefully. We hope as many people as possible can come to see him off. We kindly ask for your understanding as we are unable to personally contact everyone,” Mr. Min-jae’s brother said. The actor’s passing has left many of his fans in disbelief. “My condolences to you all,” commented one user. “Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans during this difficult time. May he rest in peace,” another user commented.
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