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Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
K-drama star Kang Seo Ha, who starred in Heart Surgeons, dies at 31 after battle with cancer
South Korean actor Kang Seo Ha has died after a long battle with stomach cancer. She was 31. The news was confirmed by Soompi. The actor was known for her work in several K-Drama shows like Schoolgirl Detectives, Assembly, First Love Again, and Through the Waves among others. K-drama star Kang Seo Ha has died at the young age of 31. The report added that Kang Seo Ha's memorial altar has been set up in Room 8 of the funeral hall at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. The actor's funeral procession will take place at 7:40 AM on July 16, while her final resting place will be at the family burial site in Haman, Gyeongnam Province. Actor's family member mourns loss Taking to Instagram, one of her family members posted a video which featured heartfelt moments of the actor to mourn her loss. The caption read, 'I still can't believe it, unnie. Even while enduring such immense pain, you worried about those around you and about me. Even though you couldn't eat for months, you insisted on paying for my meals with your own card and never let me skip a meal. My angel, who left us far too soon. Even as you endured everything with painkillers, you said you were grateful that it wasn't worse, and I felt truly ashamed. My dear sister, you went through so much. I hope you are only happy and free from pain where you are now!' Several fans of the actor mourned the loss of the actor in the comments section. Kang Seo Ha was born in 1994. She went on to graduate from the Korea National University of Arts' School of Drama. It was in 2012, when she first gained recognition for her appearance in the music video for Brave Guys' Getting Farther Away. She had recently shot for the film Mangnaein. The film is set to feature her final appearance on screen.
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kang Seo Ha dies at 31; actor's sister shares note: ‘Even while enduring such immense pain…'
K-drama star Kang Seo Ha passed away on Monday after a long battle with stomach cancer. She was 31. The Korean entertainment industry is mourning the loss of the talented star, best known for bringing youthful energy and charisma to the screen through her supporting roles. On Monday, a family member confirmed the news via a social media post. Her funeral is scheduled to be held at Room 8 of the funeral hall situated at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital in Banpo Dong. The official ceremony is scheduled for 7:40 am on July 16. After the cremation at Seoul Memorial Park, the actor will be laid to rest in her hometown, Haman, South Gyeongsang Province. Also read: South Korean actor Park Min Jae, 32, passes away due to cardiac arrest While sharing the news with fans, Kang Seo Ha's sister posted a video capturing moments from the actor's life, accompanied by a heartfelt note. It read, 'I still can't believe it, unnie. Even while enduring such immense pain, you worried about those around you and about me. Even though you couldn't eat for months, you insisted on paying for my meals with your own card and never let me skip a meal. My angel, who left us far too soon.' The note further read, 'Even as you endured everything with painkillers, you said you were grateful that it wasn't worse, and I felt truly ashamed. My dear sister, you went through so much. I hope you are only happy and free from pain where you are now.' Kang Seo Ha, born in 1994, graduated from the Korea National University of Arts' School of Drama. She made her acting debut with the music video 'Getting Farther Away' by Brave Guys, an appearance that earned her critical acclaim and industry recognition. But it was First Love Again that marked her breakthrough. She later went on to appear in several popular K-dramas like The Flower in Prison, Through the Waves, Assembly, and Heart Surgeons. Before her demise, Kang had wrapped her final project alongside Squid Game star Park Gyu Young and When Life Gives You Tangerines actor Kim Seon Ho. The film, titled Mangnaein (English title: In the Net), is scheduled for release in the second half of the year. Directed by Kim Jee Woon and Park Bo Ram, the movie follows a woman who struggles to accept the death of her younger sibling, who took a tragic step after falling victim to an online witch-hunt. She later hires a hacker to uncover the truth behind her sister's death. In 2023, Kang Seo Ha signed with Insight MCN, formed through a merger between Insight Entertainment and Showtime Crew, which marked a new chapter in her career.
The Star
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
South Korean actress Kang Seo-ha dies at 31 after cancer battle
Despite her illness, she was working on the film Magnaein, in which she played the lead, before her death. Photo: Handout South Korean actress Kang Seo-ha, who appeared in the K-dramas Heart Surgeons and First Love Again , has died following her battle with stage four stomach cancer. Kang died at around 1.30pm on July 13, as confirmed in a report by Korean media outlet Sports Kyunghang a day later. Her wake will be held at the funeral hall of the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. Her wake will be held at the funeral hall of the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital on July 16, and she will be buried in her family's plot somewhere in Haman, Gyeongnam Province. Despite her illness, she was working on the film Magnaein , in which she played the lead, before her death. An alum of Korea National University of Arts' School of Drama and first gained recognition, she first gained prominence after appearing in the music video of Brave Guys' song Getting Farther Away in 2012. Some of her other projects include Schoolgirl Detectives and Assembly. Her upcoming film Magnaein will be released posthumously after her death, although its release date has yet to be announced. – Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
K-Drama actress Kang Seo Ha dies at 31 due to cancer
A personal goodbye that broke hearts About Kang Seo Ha Her final screen presence In a heartbreaking turn for the Korean entertainment world, actress Kang Seo Ha has passed away at the age of 31 after a battle with cancer. A rising talent who carved her space with subtle performances and deep emotional range, Kang's untimely death has left fans and colleagues reeling with to reports in Soompi, a memorial altar has been set up at Room 8 of the funeral hall at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, with the funeral procession scheduled for 7:40 a.m. on July 16. She will be laid to rest at her family's burial site in Haman, Gyeongnam the news of her passing came as a shock, it was a video tribute posted by a presumed family member on July 13 that truly captured the emotional depth of the loss. The post talked about the actress enduring excruciating pain, and how Kang never stopped thinking about those around her. She reportedly continued paying for her loved ones' meals even when she couldn't eat herself and bore the brunt of her illness with grace, only ever expressing gratitude that things weren't worse. The emotional tribute ended with a gut-wrenching farewell: 'I hope you are only happy and free from pain where you are now.'Born in 1994, Kang Seo Ha graduated from the prestigious Korea National University of Arts' School of Drama. Her first brush with fame came in 2012, when she appeared in the music video for Brave Guys' 'Getting Farther Away'. It didn't take long for her talent to shine through, and soon she became a familiar face in the K-drama landscape. Over the years, she featured in several popular dramas including Schoolgirl Detectives, First Love Again, Through the Waves, Assembly, The Flower in Prison and Heart Surgeons. Each role showcased her evolving talent and her ability to bring warmth and depth to every character she portrayed. She was not just another actress — she was an artist who believed in the transformative power of in her final days, Kang Seo Ha continued to pursue her craft. She recently completed work on a film titled Mangnaein, which is yet to be released. The movie will now serve as a poignant and lasting tribute to an artist gone too soon. Her last Instagram post was on open water in a yacht looking happy.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kang Seo Ha Death News: Kang Seo Ha passes away: Korean actress breaths her last at 31 after battling stomach cancer
The Korean entertainment industry has lost a shining star, as actress Kang Seo Ha has passed away at the age of 31. According to Sompi, presumably, a family member shared a video on July 13, which featured heartfelt moments of Kang Seo Ha. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Along with the video, the caption read - 'I still can't believe it, unnie. Even while enduring such immense pain, you worried about those around you and about me. Even though you couldn't eat for months, you insisted on paying for my meals with your own card and never let me skip a meal. My angel, who left us far too soon. Even as you endured everything with painkillers, you said you were grateful that it wasn't worse, and I felt truly ashamed. My dear sister, you went through so much. I hope you are only happy and free from pain where you are now!' Kang Seo Ha's memorial and funeral Reports suggest that the late actress Kang Seo Ha's memorial altar has been set up at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, in Room 8 of the funeral hall. Further, on July 16, at 7:40 a.m., the funeral procession will take place, and her mortal remains will be put to rest at the family burial site in Haman, Gyeongnam Province. On July 13, a presumed family member posted a video filled with moments of Kang Seo Ha during her lifetime. In the post, she wrote, 'I still can't believe it, unnie. Even while enduring such immense pain, you worried about those around you and about me. Even though you couldn't eat for months, you insisted on paying for my meals with your own card and never let me skip a meal. My angel, who left us far too soon. Even as you endured everything with painkillers, you said you were grateful that it wasn't worse, and I felt truly ashamed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now My dear sister, you went through so much. I hope you are only happy and free from pain where you are now!' Kang Seo Ha - Remembering a star gone too soon Born in 1994, Kang Seo Ha completed her graduation from the Korea National University of Arts' School of Drama. She rose to fame in 2012, when she appeared in the music video for Brave Guys' 'Getting Farther Away.' In her career span, she featured in several K-Dramas like 'Schoolgirl Detectives,' 'First Love Again,' 'Through the Waves,' 'Assembly,' 'The Flower in Prison,' and 'Heart Surgeons.' She last worked in the movie 'Mangnaein,' which is set to be released soon. As the news of her demise came out, condolences and tributes have been flowing in. Fans are praying that her family is blessed with the strength to deal with such a difficult time.
