Song Jae-rim: The K-dramas that marked his career before his death

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South Korean actor Song Jae-rim was found dead this Tuesday (12), at the age of 39, at his residence in Seoul, South Korea. Known for his diverse and acclaimed career in the entertainment industry, Song left a significant legacy in series and in South Korean films, as well as notable appearances. on variety programs and reality shows. The news, spread by the local portal Sports Chosunshocked fans and colleagues.

Since the beginning of her artistic career as a model, Song has appeared in some of Korea’s most prestigious magazines, such as Vogue, GQ, Bazaar and Marie Claire. Soon, he gained prominence in the K-drama universe, amassing a promising career and cementing himself as one of the genre’s most versatile faces.

Song Jae-rim’s best K-dramas

Song Jae-rim’s talent can be appreciated in a series of productions that have captivated audiences around the world. Here are four K-dramas that highlight its versatility:

Two Weeks (2013)

In “Two weeks“, Song plays a professional assassin with a dark past, hired to eliminate the protagonist.

This drama highlights him as one of the most complex characters, capable of intensifying the plot with his relentless role.

The Surplus Princess (2014)

In the modern retelling of the classic tale of “The Little Mermaid“, Song Jae-rim plays a chef who a mermaid falls in love with.

The protagonist has one hundred days to find true love after her transformation, and Song’s character is a key player in this journey.

Our Gap-soon (2016)

After the extraordinary chemistry with the actress Kim So-eun on the reality show We Got Married, the two were cast together in “Our Gap-soon“.

Here, Song Jae-rim plays an unemployed young man who tries at all costs to pass the civil service exam, while his partner works several jobs to support him and secure their dream of a joint future.

Goodbye, Mr. Black – Goodbye, Mr. Black (2016)

In this drama of revenge and identity, Song Jae-rim plays a South Korean naval officer wrongly accused of treason.

In his quest for redemption, he takes on a new identity, diving into a plot full of mysteries and twists.

Other memorable works

Song Jae-rim’s first film role was in the acclaimed Actresses (2009), and quickly transitioned into drama Flower Boy Ramyun Shop (2011), where his performance as Cha Chi-soo attracted the attention of audiences.

In The Moon embracing the Sun (2012), he shined as loyal bodyguard Kim Je-yoon in one of South Korea’s most-watched historical dramas. Rude women (2015), participated in an intriguing love triangle.

In the following years he participated in projects such as Inspirational generation (2014)’. His most recent work was in K-drama From scandal to passion (2024), where Song played a special forces soldier involved in a love triangle.

The actor has also worked as a model in campaigns and editorials for major brands and magazines such as Nylon Korea AND Squire Koreaand his popularity increased after his participation in the reality show We got marriednext to Kim So-eun.

Source: Terra

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