The sudden news of actress Lee Seo-yi's passing has recently been reported, leaving fans and colleagues in great shock. She was 43 years old.
The news was conveyed through A, who identified as the late actress's manager, on the 1st. It was particularly heartbreaking as it had been over ten days since her passing.
A announced the news via the late actress's social media account, stating, "Lee Seo-yi passed away on June 20," and shared her obituary.
A added, "On behalf of her parents, I convey this message: A brilliant, beautiful, kind sister has become a star in heaven. Please pray that she can go to a beautiful place."
However, the exact cause of her death has not been disclosed.
Lee Seo-yi began her acting career in 2013 with the MBC drama 'Guam Heo Jun,' and her official debut work was the SBS drama 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal' aired in 2014. She built her filmography by appearing in movies such as 'The King,' 'Madame Bbangdeok,' 'Killing Romance,' and 'Hijacking.'
In particular, she left a strong impression as the sister of the character 'Beom-woo,' played by actor Gong Myung, in 'Killing Romance.'
She was also active on stage, showcasing her stable acting skills in plays like 'Good Doctor' and 'Strange People,' and recently continued her steady activities by appearing in the tvN drama 'Divorce Insurance,' which ended in May. Her passion for acting was immense, making the news even more shocking.
In addition to acting, she worked as a florist and managed a flower shop's social media account. This account featured warm moments with friends, her gentle handling of flowers, and cheerful updates, adding to the sadness of her passing.
Moreover, she majored in Czech and Slovak languages at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and was also dedicated to her academic pursuits at Pusan National University Graduate School alongside her acting career.
In response to the sudden news, netizens expressed reactions such as, "Is this a lie?" "Isn't this fake news?" "I just saw her on TV not long ago," "Did she have a chronic illness?" "She always had a bright demeanor; this is so sad."
Some voices also stated, "I don't know what to say... I need to be careful," "Since the detailed cause of death has not been disclosed, we should refrain from hasty speculation," "What on earth happened... but I will wait," and "Let's quietly mourn the deceased, considering the family and friends."
