Actress Kang Seo-ha (real name Kang Ye-won) has passed away after battling cancer.
According to reports from the entertainment industry on the 14th, Kang Seo-ha passed away that day after her battle with cancer, at the age of 31.
As soon as the news broke, tributes to the deceased were posted on Kang Seo-ha's social media.
According to the post, the author wrote, “I still can't believe it, sister. While enduring such great pain, you worried about those around you and about me. Even though you couldn't eat for months, you insisted on paying for my meals with your card. My angel who left too soon. Even while enduring with painkillers, you said you were grateful and that you were glad it wasn't worse, and I felt really ashamed. My sister, you suffered so much, and I hope you are only happy without pain over there!” and conveyed the sad news directly.
Upon hearing this, netizens expressed their condolences. One netizen said, “I remember you as a really kind, beautiful, and delicate sister. I will pray that you rest comfortably in a good place,” conveying their affection for the deceased.
Another netizen, who seems to have learned acting from the deceased, also expressed their sorrow, saying, “Thanks to you, I learned a lot and I am still working hard. I should have contacted you, I'm sorry. I will miss you and remember you, teacher.”
Many others joined in mourning, expressing their sadness with comments like “Don't be sick, just smile,” and “I should have contacted you, rest in peace.”
In particular, the background music for the post was “At the End of the Day” sung by the late Jonghyun of the group SHINee, adding to the emotional weight.
The deceased's funeral is set up in Room 8 of the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. The funeral is scheduled for 7:40 AM on the 16th. The burial site is reported to be in Ham-an, Gyeongnam.
Born in 1994, Kang Seo-ha graduated from the Korea National University of Arts' Theater Department and debuted in the entertainment industry in 2012 with the music video for “Far Away” by Brave Guys.
She began her acting career with the JTBC drama “Seonam Girls High School Detectives” and has appeared in numerous works including KBS's “Assembly,” “Again, First Love,” “Wave, Wave,” MBC's “The Flower in Prison,” and SBS's “Cardiothoracic Surgery.”
Recently, she was reported to have appeared in the film “The Ghost,” which is expected to be her final work.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
