Disney+ Snowdrop actress Kim Mi-soo dies suddenly aged 29
Disney+ Snowdrop actress Kim Mi-soo dies suddenly aged 29, leaving her family in ‘shock and grief-stricken’
The South Korean star died on Wednesday, her agency revealedKim recently gained attention for her portrayal of student activist in SnowdropThe actress was also known for her work in Lipstick Revolution and Kyungmi’s WorldHer cause of death has not yet been reported. Kim’s funeral will be held at Taeneung Sungsim Funeral Home
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Actress Kim Mi-soo has died suddenly aged 29, her agent has revealed.
The South Korean screen star, who starred in the Disney+ series Snowdrop, passed away on Wednesday leaving her family in ‘shock and grief-stricken’.
Kim recently gained attention for her portrayal of student activist and supporting character Yeo Jung-min in the romance drama.
Kim’s character was an activist and fourth-year History student who shared an university dormitory with the main character, portrayed by Blackpink singer Jisoo.
Tragic: Actress Kim Mi-soo has died suddenly aged 29, her agent has revealed (pictured in October 2019)
Kim’s character was an activist and fourth-year History student who shared an university dormitory with the main character, portrayed by Blackpink singer Jisoo
Kim’s agency, Landscape, said in statement released on Wednesday: ‘Kim suddenly left us on Jan. 5.
‘The bereaved family is currently very heartbroken by the sudden mournful news.
‘The bereaved are deep in their sorrow at the sudden sadness.
‘We sincerely ask you to refrain from making up rumours or speculative reports so that the bereaved family, who are in shock and grief-stricken, can reverently commemorate the deceased.
Kim also appeared in the 2019 movie Memories and Kyungmi’s World.
She appeared in Netflix’s acting drama Hellbound, which beat Squid’s Game to become Netflix’s most watched show in November, 2021.
Snowdrop, Kim last acting credit before her death, is a romantic series set around the 1987 pro-democracy movement.
The melodrama has been the focus of controversy over its depiction of North Koreans and historical accuracy.
Kim also appeared in Netflix’s acting drama Hellbound, which beat Squid’s Game to become Netflix’s most watched show in November, 202
Actress: Kim recently gained attention for her portrayal of student activist and supporting character Yeo Jung-min in the romance drama Snowdrop
Following the sad news, fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to the star
‘As per her family’s wishes, the funeral will be held quietly in private.
‘Please wish for Kim Mi Soo to rest in peace, and once again, we offer our deepest condolences to the deceased.’
Her cause of death has not yet been reported. Kim’s funeral will be held at Taeneung Sungsim Funeral Home.
Following the announcements, fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to the star.
One wrote: ‘We are deeply saddened by the news of Kim Mi-soo passing away at the age of 31. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family’.
Another added: ‘RIP Kim Mi-soo’.
She will be missed: Following the announcements, fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to the star
‘A number of us have known you through Yeo Jeongmin but it won’t downsize that we have grown to love you in such short while. Ms. Kim Misoo, wherever you are now, bring with you the love we have,’ another Twitter user added.
Kim reportedly attended the Korea National University of Arts for acting.
She was known for her work in Lipstick Revolution. She also appeared in the drama Hi Bye, Mama!.
She also had a successful career as a model.
The actress is best known for her role in Snowdrop which is set in 1987 and follows a love story between two university students.
Prior to her death, seven out of 16 episodes had been broadcasted, and the filming had concluded as Snowdrop was a pre-produced series.
Kim had also begun filming Disney+’s drama Kiss Six Sense and started filming.
It was reported the drama canceled the scheduled filming for the day following the news of her death.
Kim Mi-soo as Yeo Jeongmin on Snowdrop
Sad: The South Korean screen star, who starred in the Disney+ series Snowdrop, passed away on Wednesday leaving her family in ‘shock and grief-stricken’ (pictured 2019)
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