KUALA LUMPUR: South Korean actress Song Yu Jung has died last Saturday. She was 26.
Her remains were buried yesterday during a quiet and intimate funeral.
According to Soompi, her management Sublime Artist Agency had relayed the unfortunate news.
In a statement, it said: "Actress Song Yu Jung departed this life on Jan 23, 2021. In accordance with the wishes of her family, the funeral was held quietly, and the funeral procession takes place on Jan 25."
It ended with: "Song Yu Jung was a friend of ours who always gave us joy with her bright smile, and she was a wonderful actress who acted with heated passion. Please pray for the repose of her soul so that she may rest in peace in a warm place."
However, the agency did not disclose the cause of her death.
Song Yu Jung made her debut as a cosmetics brand model and kick started her acting career with the K-Drama series Golden Rainbow in 2013.
The actress then appeared in more productions such as Make Your Wish and School 2017, as well as the web drama Dear My Name.
She also starred in music videos for iKON's Goodbye Road, Standing Egg's Friend To Lover and NIve's How Do I.
The actress had signed on to Sublime Artist Agency in 2019.