"This is so sad": Fans recall late Song Jae-rim's performance in 2NE1's Go Away MV following the news of his alleged death by suicide

On Tuesday, November 12, the South Korean actor Song Jae-rim was reported to have been found dead at his apartment in Seoul’s Seongdong District. He was reportedly found by his friend with whom he was supposed to have lunch that day.

According to a statement reported by Maeil Kyungjae on the same day, a police official said,

"As of now, no suspicions of m*rder or other crimes have been confirmed.”

Subsequently, speculations of the actor's cause of death being suicide landed on the internet. The police also reported that a two-page-long alleged suicide note was found at the actor's apartment following his death. Additionally, his Instagram bio reportedly read "The Start of a Long Vacation" sparking further speculation that the actor might've pre-planned his death.

In light of the actor's death, many fans discussed his previous works and performances. Song Jae-rim, who was famous for his acting in several Korean TV shows and movies has also appeared in a handful of K-pop music videos.

Fans particularly revisited his performance in 2NE1's Go Away music video from 2010, where he played the role of CL's boyfriend who breaks up with her. Fans recalled this music video and praised him for the same. Netizens also commented that they came to know about the actor through the music video.

"I first noticed Song Jaerim in 2NE1's Go Away MV, and then I became a fan when he joined in We Got Married with Kim So Eun and became a solid SoLim Couple fan. I can't believe what happened today. This is so sad." said one netizen on X.

"He was a great actor, even in go away mv he was unforgettable. Matched so well with 2ne1’s energy & song. RIP Song Jaerim." said a fan on X.

"omg i forgot he was in go away mv i literally watched it a few days ago" added another fan.

More fans and netizens talked about Song Jae-rim's appearance in 2NE1's Go Away music video and shared condolences.

"had a crush on him in 2NE1 mv & fell in love w his personality in We Got Married. Jaerim seems nice, genuine & funny. So sad he ended his life this way" commented a netizen.

"what?!! I just recently watched the Go Away MV, then this news came out. RIP, Jaerim." stated a netizen.

"Song Jaerim caught my attention since 2NE1 "Go Away" MV. And then his We Got Married days... Now... All of the sudden, he passed away... What..." commented a fan.

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All you need to know about the late South Korean actor, Song Jae-rim

Song Jae-rim, a 39-year-old South Korean actor, entered the industry as a model. He worked as a runway model for brands like Juun. J, Herin Homme, and Ha Sang Beg, for their Seoul Collections.

He kickstarted his acting career in 2009 and made his debut through the movie, Actresses. Song Jae-rim had his big break in 2012 through his work in the historical K-drama, The Moon Embracing the Sun.

Some of his other works include Big Man, Goodbye Mr. Black, Two Weeks, Secret Garden, Unkind Ladies, Our Gap-soon, My Military Valentine, etc. Most recently, he starred in the web series, Queen Woo, that released in August 2024. He also worked in the musical production, La Rose de Versailles, which was performed at the Chungmu Arts Hall in 2024.

Song Jae-rim also appeared in many music videos. Here's a list of the same:

• Molla-ing by May Doni (2009)
• Bus by Yeon Hoon-min (2009)
• Because of You by After School (2009)
• Go Away by 2NE1 (2010)
• The Day Before by Nell (2012)
• Runaway by KARA (2013)
• Message by BoA (2013)
• Agape by Zhang Liyin (2014)
• Not Alone by Zhang Liyin (2014)
• Me, Myself by Shin Seung-hun (2015)

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Following the news of Song Jae-rim's death, several fans and netizens have been revisiting his works and praising him for his performances while also sending in condolences.