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South Korean actress Kang Seo Ha dies at 31, five things you need to know

The sudden death of South Korean actress Kang Seo Ha at 31 has shocked fans across the globe. The popular star passed away on June 13 after a battle with stomach cancer, confirmed Korean entertainment channel Soompi. Media reports have since said that a memorial altar has been set up in Room 8 of the funeral hall at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. The funeral procession will take place at 7.40am on July 16. She will be buried in Haman, Gyeongnam Province. Among those who paid tribute to the star are Park Joo-hyun, who posted on social media: "I pray for the repose of the deceased. Umji... Don't get sick there and keep a pretty smile.' Here are 5 things you didn't know about the star: 1. She was extremely generous Soon after the news of her death was announced, a presumed family member posted a video on social media highlighting moments from her life. In the post, the person wrote about the pain that Kang Seo Ha dealt with while undergoing therapy for her illness. '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,' added the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by � (@ 2. Kang Seo Ha was not her real name The star of K-dramas such as First Love Again, Schoolgirl Detectives, Assembly, and Through the Waves was born on June 13, 1994, in Buson. Her real name was Kang Ye-won and she had graduated from the Korea National University of Arts. 3. She worked right up until the end A passionate performer, Kang Seo Ha did not let the anguish of chronic illness keep her away from work. She recently finished working on In the Net, or Mangnaein, reported Korean outlet Sports Khan. This project will be released posthumou sly, and also stars actors Kim Seon-Ho (When Life Gives You Tangerines) and Park Gyu-young (Squid Game season 2-3). 4. Debut role The actor, known for her nuanced performances, did not launch her career with a big screen moment. Rather, she made her debut in a music video for Brave Guys' Growing Distant. 5. She was never the leading lady In spite of her playing only supporting roles throughout her decade-long career, she drew the audience's gaze. See her best work in Seonam Girls' High School Detectives, Assembly, First Love Again, Through the Waves, The Flower in Prison, and Heart Surgeons.