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NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
The Divorce Insurance Actress Lee Seo-Yi Dies At 43, Family Issues Statement
New Delhi: South Korean actress Lee Seo-Yi died at the age of 43. The news of her death was shared by her manager through a post on her official Instagram account. What's Happening According to the statement, Lee Seo-Yi, born Song Soo-yeon, died on June 20. The cause of her death has not been disclosed yet. In the Instagram post, her manager wrote, "A radiant, beautiful, kind-hearted sister became a star in the sky on June 20. I share this news with deep sorrow." The statement continued, "I know many of you will be shocked and heartbroken by this sudden news. Please pray for her so she may rest in a peaceful and beautiful place. I am posting this on behalf of her mother and father." View this post on Instagram A post shared by 이서이/ESeoE/李屿邇 (@eseoe242) More About Lee Seo-Yi Lee Seo-yi made her acting debut in 2013 with the MBC historical drama Hur Jun, The Original Story. She was best known for her role in the SBS drama Cheongdam-dong Scandal. Until May this year, she was appearing in tvN's drama The Divorce Insurance, where she played a baker in the series that stars Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo and Lee Da Hee in lead roles. She also held supporting or guest roles in shows such as City of the Sun, Bravo My Life, Romance Special Law, and Pegasus Market. Her film appearances included Killing Romance (alongside Lee Hae Nee, Lee Sun Kyun and Gong Myung), How to Live in This World, The King (with Zo In Sung, Jung Woo Sung and Ryu Jun Yeol), The Royal Traitor (featuring Han Seok Kyu, Go Soo, Park Shin Hye, Yoo Yeon Seok and Ma Dong Seok), and Scarlet Innocence (starring Jung Woo Sung and Esom). Aside from acting, Lee was academically accomplished. She majored in Czech and Slovak studies at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and pursued graduate studies at Pusan National University. She was also a florist and managed her own floral boutique called Bouquet 242.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Korean actress Lee Seo-yi's last post leaves fans mourning in silence after her sudden death at 43: 'No more pain'
In another tragic incident, South Korean actress Lee Seo-yi has passed away at the age of 43, as revealed by her manager through an Instagram post on Tuesday, July 1. See-yi was known for her role in the SBS drama Cheongdam-dong Scandal. The news of her death has left her fans heartbroken. According to the statement released on the social media platform, Lee Seo-yi, born Song Soo-yeon, died on June 20, and the exact cause of her death is still unknown. Soompi translated the post message, which said, "Hello This is Song Seo Bin, A radiant, beautiful, lovely, and kind unnie became a star in the sky on June 20, 2025, so I leave this message here." "I know many of you must be shocked and deeply saddened by the news of her passing, but I kindly ask that you pray so that she may go to a good and beautiful place. If you wish to know where she is resting, please contact @songsong_seo. I am posting this on behalf of her mother and father," the post added. Into Lee Seo-yi's career and early life Lee Seo-yi made her acting debut in 2013 with the MBC historical drama Hur Jun, The Original Story. The 43-year-old Korean actress appeared in her last tvN drama called The Divorce Insurance until May 2025. According to reports, till then, she did not show any signs of slowing down before her sudden death. Moreover, apart from her acting career, Lee excelled academically, studying Czech and Slovak at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and later enrolling in graduate school at Pusan National University. The news of her death came as a surprise to fans, as she had been active on social media until just recently. Fans are in silent mourning over Lee Seo-yi's sudden demise Following the news, other actors and colleagues have posted heartfelt tributes for the late actress. Notably, on June 13, just a week before her death, actress Lee Seo shared a heartfelt message alongside a sign language music video of LA Park PD's 'Didn't Say a Word'. The caption of the post read, "Sign language version MV of LA Park PD's #Didn'tSayAWord… It's very late, but RIP, Oppa…' She added softly, 'Missing you today as brightly as I look in this clip. A bit dazed… just checking in to say I'm alive.' The post now feels haunting for fans, as it was uploaded just days before her death, while some even interpret it as an emotional farewell to the actress. Reacting to the post, fans flooded the comment section with messages like 'May you find peace where you are,' 'No more pain,' and 'RIP, actress Lee Seo Yi.'
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
South Korean actress Lee Seo Yi, renowned for 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal', dies at 43
South Korean actress Lee Seo Yi, born Song Soo Yeon, has passed away at the age of 43. Her death was publicly announced by her manager via Instagram. No cause of death has been disclosed. The post revealed she had passed away on June 20. 'Our radiant, beautiful, lovely and kind sister became a star in the sky,' the manager wrote, asking fans to pray for her peaceful rest. The news has brought quiet sorrow to fans and peers in the Korean entertainment industry. Lee began her acting career in her 30s, debuting in 2013 with 'Hur Jun, The Original Story.' She gained attention a year later through her compelling performance in the television drama 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal.' Known for her subtle and emotional acting, she went on to appear in several other dramas, including 'Killing Romance,' 'The King,' 'The Royal Tailor,' and 'Scarlet Innocence.' Her final role was in the romantic comedy 'The Divorce Insurance,' where she acted alongside Lee Dong Wook, Lee Da Hee, and Lee Kwang Soo. Lee's life extended far beyond the screen. A graduate of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Czech and Slovak, she later pursued further studies at Pusan National University. A true polymath, she also ran a flower shop and often shared peaceful moments from her life on social media. Her love for baseball was also well-known; she was a loyal fan of the Lotte Giants and often voiced her support online.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Killing Romance' star Lee Seo Yi passes away at the age of at 43; fans REACT
South Korean actress Lee Seo Yi, also known by her birth name Song Soo Yeon , was popular for her graceful screen presence and quiet strength and has tragically passed away at the age of 43. The news, shared by her manager on July 1, KST, revealed that she had passed on June 20, 2025. The cause of her death has not been disclosed, leaving fans and colleagues in deep sorrow and questioning. A journey through the arts Lee Seo Yi was born on April 18, 1982, and began her acting career in 2013 with the historical drama 'Hur Jun, The Original Story.' She rose to prominence with her role in the drama 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal' and continued to charm audiences with performances in films like 'The King,' 'Killing Romance,' and 'Scarlet Innocence.' Her most recent appearance was in the romantic comedy 'The Divorce Insurance,' where she starred alongside Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hee. The drama concluded just weeks before her passing, making the news more heartbreaking. A life beyond the spotlight Beyond her acting career, Lee Seo Yi was a woman of many talents. She held a degree in Czech and Slovak studies from 'Hankuk University' of Foreign Studies and pursued further education at 'Pusan National University.' She also had a love for flowers, and so she also worked as a florist and shared glimpses of her peaceful daily life through her social media. Her social media handle was filled with calming moments and sweet smiles, portraying a picture of someone who would find joy in simplicity and beauty and would not need materialistic things to make her happy. She was also a dedicated fan of the 'Lotte Giants,' a professional baseball team based in Busan. A sudden goodbye The announcement of her passing came as a shock. Her manager, posting on behalf of her parents, wrote, as per the translation done by the reports of 'Koreaboo': 'Hello, This is Song Seo Bin, the manager of actress Lee Seo Yi. I'm writing this to let you know that my brilliant, beautiful, prettty, and kind unnie became a star in the sky on June 20. I know you all must be shocked and heartbroken by the news of her passing, but please pray that unnie goes to a beautiful place. If you want to know where she has been laid to rest, please contact @songsong_seo. I'm posting this on behalf of her parents.' You can see the post below. Fans have expressed disbelief, noting how active and vibrant she appeared in recent weeks. While some have speculated about her health, others have urged for respectful mourning and privacy for her grieving family. Divorce Insurance - Official Teaser | Prime Video
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee Seo Yi passes away at 43: All you need to know about the South Korean actress
The sudden passing of South Korean actress Lee Seo Yi, also known by her birth name Song Soo Yeon , at the age of 43 has left fans and the industry in utter grief. Apart from the headline, there lies a story of a woman who lived with great elegance, artistic passion, and a heart full of warmth and love. A late bloomer with lasting impact Lee Seo Yi was born on April 18, 1982, and didn't follow the standard path to stardom. She began her acting career when she was in her 30s, starting with her debut in the drama 'Hur Jun, The Original Story,' which was in the year 2013. Her success hit in 2014 with " Cheongdam-dong Scandal ," where both viewers and critics were drawn to her nuanced performance. She developed a portfolio of diverse characters over the years by appearing in dramas such as ' Killing Romance ,' 'The King,' 'The Royal Tailor,' and 'Scarlet Innocence.' She co starred with Lee Dong Wook, Lee Da Hee, and Lee Kwang Soo in her last role in the romantic comedy ' The Divorce Insurance .' A life rooted in simplicity and soul Lee Seo Yi was more than an actress; she was a scholar, a florist, and a lover of life's quiet joys. She studied Czech and Slovak at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and later continued her education at Pusan National University. Her artistic inner self, which she represented through her flower shop and shared on social media, where she frequently shared lovely moments from her everyday life, was the ideal complement to her logical self. She was also an avid supporter of the Busan-based baseball team known as the ' Lotte Giants ,' and she frequently expressed her passion on the internet. A quiet star who shone bright Even though she was not a very well-known actress, Lee Seo Yi was adored in every project she worked on. Her story is a reminder that success doesn't always have to be loud; it can be graceful, kind, and simply human.
