Song Jae-rim Height, Age, Death, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
Song Jae-rim Height, Age, Death, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
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Quick Infoâ
Height: 5' 11"
Death Cause: Suicide
Age: 39 Years
Bio/Wiki | |
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Korean Name | Hangul: ěĄěŹëŚź |
Other Name | Song Jae-lim |
Profession(s) | ⢠Actor ⢠Model |
Physical Stats | |
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5' 11" (180 cm) |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Film: Actresses (2009) as 'Photographer's Assistant' ![]() |
Last Film | Good Morning (2022) ![]() |
Awards | 2014: Best Newcomer/Rookie Award and Best Couple Award (shared with Kim So-eun) for the show 'We Got Married' (Season 4) at the MBC Entertainment Awards ![]() 2016: Special Award - Actor in a Serial Drama for the television series 'Our Gap-soon' at the SBS Drama Awards ![]() |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 18 February 1985 (Monday) |
Birthplace | Daehak-dong, Seoul, South Korea |
Date of Death | 12 November 2024 |
Place of Death | Seongdong-gu, Seoul |
Age (at the time of death) | 39 Years |
Death Cause | Suicide |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Autograph | ![]() |
Nationality | South Korean |
Hometown | Seoul |
College/University | Chung-Ang University, Seoul |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Religion | Catholicism |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian ![]() |
Social Media | ⢠Instagram ⢠Facebook ⢠Twitter |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Kim So-eun (actor) (rumoured) ![]() |
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Parents | ![]() |
Siblings | Sister- Song Su-rim (younger) |
Style Quotient | |
Bike Collection | Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special ![]() |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Song Jae-rim
Song Jae-rim grew up in a poor family in Seoul and dreamed of becoming a salaried worker, which led him to start working at a young age.
He had an interest in modelling and acting since he was a child.
A childhood picture of Song Jae-rim
Song had been living alone since he was 20. He developed the habit of tracking his expenses in a notebook to manage his limited budget.
His mother once suggested he get double eyelid surgery for a more tender look, but he chose not to.
Song initially worked as a delivery boy at a wine bar to become independent. He later decided to try modelling after his friends suggested it.
Song started as a runway model for Seoul designers like Juun. J, Ha Sang Beg, and Herin Homme. He walked the ramp at many events, including Seoul Fashion Week.
Song Jae-rim while walking the ramp at the Seoul Fashion Week
He was featured in various magazines, including Dazed Korea, Arena Homme + Korea, Marie Claire Korea, Esquire Korea, Vogue Girl Korea, and Harperâs Bazaar Korea.
Song Jae-rim on the cover page of Vogue Girl Korea
Song played the role of a club official in the television series âBig Thingâ (2010), which aired on the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS).
A poster of the television series âBig Thingâ (2010)
He also made appearances in many music videos of songs like âGo Awayâ (2010) by 2NE1, âRunawayâ (2013) by Kara, and âNot Aloneâ (2014) by Zhang Liyin.
Song Jae-rim in a still from the music video of the song âGo Awayâ (2010) by 2NE1
He gained recognition through his performance as âKim Jae-woonâ in the television drama series âMoon Embracing the Sunâ (2012), which aired on MBC TV.
Song Jae-rim as âKim Jae-woonâ in a still from the television drama series âMoon Embracing the Sunâ (2012)
In 2012, he appeared in a short film titled âGive Me Back My Cat.â
A poster of the short film âGive Me Back My Catâ (2012)
In 2013, Song played the role of âProfessor Kim/SA2â in the action spy film âThe Suspect.â
A poster of the film âThe Suspectâ (2013)
Song used to smoke more than a pack of cigarettes a day. However, he decided to quit smoking in 2013 due to health problems.
He worked in many other films including âTunnel 3Dâ (2014), âThe Snobâ (2019), and âGood Morningâ (2022).
Song Jae-rim as âSeo Jin-hoâ in a still from the film âThe Snobâ (2019)
He also appeared in some reality shows like MBCâs âWe Got Marriedâ (Season 4) (2014-2015), tvNâs âHouse Cook Master Baekâ (2015), and KAYOâs âSurfing Houseâ (2019).
Song Jae-rim and Kim So-eun on the show âWe Got Marriedâ (Season 4) (2014-2015)
His family never commented on his appearance on the show âWe Got Marriedâ as he preferred not to discuss work at home.
On 29 August 2015, he appeared on the variety show âSame Bed Different Dreamsâ and shared that he weighed 58 kg (127 lbs) while filming âMoon Embracing the Sun,â but he later realised he looked too skinny and unhealthy. He had reached 76 kg (167 lbs) at one point but then maintained the weight of 68 kg (149 lbs).
Song appeared as âSeo Woo-jinâ in MBC TVâs series âGoodbye Mr. Blackâ (2016).
A poster of the television series âGoodbye Mr. Blackâ (2016)
His work as âHeo Gap-dolâ in SBS TVâs series âOur Gap-soonâ (2016â2017) was highly appreciated by the audience.
Song Jae-rim as âHeo Gap-dolâ in the television series âOur Gap-soonâ (2016â2017)
Song also appeared in many other television series such as âSecret Motherâ (2018), âI Wanna Hear Your Songâ (2019), âCafĂŠ Minamdangâ (2022), and âMy Military Valentineâ (2024).
Song Jae-rim as Nam Joo-wan in the television series âI Wanna Hear Your Songâ (2019)
After his contract with SM Culture & Contents expired, he joined Grand Anse Entertainment on 23 July 2018.
On 12 August 2019, Song shared on the talk show âHello Counselorâ that when he was a child, his mother ran away for a few days because she was tired of housework. He would hide behind his father and watch her. His mother would cry and apologise whenever he got upset as she felt guilty.
Song Jae-rim while talking about his childhood on the show âHello Counselorâ (2019)
Song also worked in some web series like KakaoTVâs âHow to Be Thirtyâ (2021). His work as âGo Pae-euiâ in TVINGâs web series âQueen Wooâ (2024) earned him critical acclaim.
Song Jae-rim as âGo Pae-euiâ in the web series âQueen Wooâ (2024)
In 2022, he appeared as âJae Gyuâ in the Netflix film âYaksha: Ruthless Operations.â
!In 2024, he participated in the theatrical production âLa Rose de Versailles,â which was performed at the Chungmu Arts Center in Seoul.
On 12 November 2024, Song was found dead in his apartment at around 12:30 (KST) by a friend who had planned to meet him for lunch that day. Police reported no foul play and found a two-page suicide note at the scene.
Song was an avid animal lover and had a pet cat named Lennon. He once had another cat named Ola, who passed away.
Song Jae-rim with his pet cat, Lennon
Song loved bikes and had a passion for racing. He often shared his racing experiences on social media.
Song Jae-rimâs Facebook post about racing
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