How did Song Yoo-Jung die? 'Goodbye Road' star's sudden death sparks suicide rumors: 'A hidden story no one knows'
Korean actress and model Song Yoo-Jung has reportedly passed away at the age of 26. A source from Song Yoo-Jung’s agency has stated that the ‘Golden Rainbow’ star passed on January 23. However, the agency did not confirm reports about the cause of her death, but several media outlets claimed earlier that she had reportedly died by suicide. Such claims, however, were quickly withdrawn.
Who was Song Yoo-Jung?
Yoo-Jung started her career as a cosmetic model and made her acting debut in the MBC’s ‘Golden Rainbow’ in 2013, but it was her role of Han Da-won from ‘Make a Wish’ that caught viewers’ attention. Yoo-Jung was also featured in iKON’s ‘Goodbye Road’ MV and had received popularity in the beauty industry as the model for various cosmetic brands. According to reports, Yoo-Jung’s funeral procession will take place on January 25, starting from 1:30 PM KST. The mortuary has been prepared in the funeral hall of the Gangnam branch of the Seoul Medical Center. A source from her agency Sublime Artist Agency said, “Song Yu Jung passed away on January 23.” AllKpop also claims that the actress has reportedly killed herself.
Remembering Song Yoo-Jung
Following the reports of Yoo-Jung’s sudden passing, fans of the Korean star took to Twitter to offer their heartfelt condolence. One user wrote, “Rest in peace Song Yoojung, she’s the actress in goodbye road MV.” Another wrote, “Song yoojung always looks so happy. But behind every smile, there’s a hidden story that no one knows. I wish you rest in peace and heal from whatever you were fighting.” Another user wrote, “tw// suicide, death please take a moment to show respect to Song Yoo Jung. Her family and the whole entertainment industry is mourning for the actress’ passing. If possible, refrain tweeting a lot about kpop, fancams, and the likes for today. Rest in paradise, Yoojung.” Another Kpop fan wrote, “No, but actress model Song YooJung who was also the girl in iKON’s MB Goodbye Road has passed away bcs she took her own life, this is so heartbreaking. May she rest in paradise with peace.”
Rest in peace Song Yoojung, she’s the actrees in goodbye road MV😢❤️ https://t.co/iRrs5G48We
— ㄹㄹ (@rendezwoous) January 25, 2021
Song yoojung always looks so happy :"
— Grace🌵 (@MinWannie) January 25, 2021
But behind every smile there's a hidden story that no one knows.
I wish you rest in peace and heal from whatever you were fighting 💕
tw // suicide, death
— ❖ althea | ishi ¦ mmsd 📌 (@chaestival) January 25, 2021
please take a moment to show respect to Song Yoo Jung. her family and the whole entertainment industry is mourning for the actress' passing. if possible, refrain tweeting a lot about kpop, fancams, and the likes for today.
rest in paradise, Yoojung.
No, but actress model Song Yoojung who was also the girl in iKON's MV Goodbye Road has passed away bcs she took her own life, this is so heartbreaking. May she rest in paradise with peace <//3
— B°bby cbdday (@pfsm_11) January 25, 2021
Song Yoo-Jung's 'Goodbye Road'
Yoo-Jung was featured in the second extended play by the South Korean boy band, iKON. The lead single of the album, ‘Goodbye Road’ was released on October 1, 2018, and is described as a sentimental hip-hop ballad revealing a breakup’s reality. The music video of ‘Goodbye Road’ featured the iKON members and a woman mourning the end of their relationship, interspersing dramatic and reflective scenes with happy memories.
Yoo-Jung’s ‘Goodbye Road’ topped both Korean and global charts upon its release. It also ranked number one on six major Korean charts.
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