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How did 'Snowdrop' star Kim Mi-soo die? K-drama actor, 29, mourned by fans

The young actress -- also known for her roles in the 2019 movies 'Memories' and 'Kyungmi’s World' -- reportedly died on January 5

Kim Mi-soo, whose character Jeomin in the Disney+ series 'Snowdrop' became a household name, has died at the age of 29, according to her agent.

The young actress -- who also delivered well-received performances in 2019 movies 'Memories' and 'Kyungmi’s World' -- is reported to have died on January 5. Her agency Landscape Entertainment confirmed the news of her death in a statement and revealed that her funeral will be held at Taeneung Sungsim Funeral Home. The cause and manner of her death are yet to be revealed.

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"This is actress Kim Mi Soo’s agency Landscape Entertainment. We are relaying sorrowful and heartbreaking news," the aforementioned statement read. "Kim Mi Soo suddenly passed away on January 5. The bereaved family is currently very heartbroken by the sudden mournful news. We sincerely ask you to refrain from making up rumors or speculative reports so that the bereaved family, who are in shock and grief-stricken, can reverently commemorate the deceased. As per her family’s wishes, the funeral will be held quietly in private." It added, "Please wish for Kim Mi Soo to rest in peace, and once again, we offer our deepest condolences to the deceased."

Fans inundated social media with tributes and lauded her portrayal of student-activist Yeo Jeong-min in the 'Snowdrop' series.

"Sheʼs one of my favorite characters in snowdrop. My deepest condolence to her family and friends. Fly high, angel. You will be remembered, loved, and missed. Rest in paradise, Kim Mi-soo," one tweeted.

"One of the best characters in Snowdrop You portrayed Jeongmin well. Rest in peace Kim Mi-soo," another added.

"I won’t be able to watch snowdrop the same ever again, why did she have to leave us," someone else wrote.

"This is really unexpected, what happened to her?! And it's so sad to know but the room 207 squad is not complete anymore. :< May you rest in paradise, our best girl, unnie jeong min, eun youngro's protector, and best friend. You will be missed," another mourned.

In the Disney+ series 'Snowdrop', Kim's character Yeo Jeong-min shares a women’s dormitory with protagonist Young-ro, played by Jisoo of K-pop group Blackpink. The series was produced by JTBC Studios and Drama House and plays on JTBC’s network in Korea. Meanwhile, it is billed as a Disney Plus original in the rest of the world. Kim's credits include two 2019 movies 'Memories' and 'Kyungmi’s World', and many known dramas including the JTBC series 'Human Luwak', 'Hellbound', 'The School Nurse Files', 'Yumi’s Cells', 'Hi Bye, Mama!' from tvN, and 'Into the Ring' (2020) on KBS. While Kim was born on March 16, 1992, Korean news outlets reported her age as 30 and 31 due to different methods of calculation.

'Snowdrop' is presented as a romantic melodrama set against the backdrop of the 1987 pro-democracy movement. The series has been faced controversy over its historical accuracy, choice of songs, as well as the depiction of North Koreans. According to Variety, sponsors pulled their support and the uproar initially had a negative impact on the shares of J Contentree and Blackpink agency YG Entertainment.