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Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
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.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Seohyun on preparing for ‘The First Night With The Duke'; delves into ‘three different personas' for the show
'The First Night With The Duke' has managed to become popular amongst audiences ever since the first episode debuted online. With just two episodes left until the finale, lead actor Seohyun is opening up about how she prepared for the role! Preparing to play the female lead As per reports from Soompi, the leading team of 'The First Night With The Duke' delved into all that they went through to prepare for their respective role properly. Seohyun, who plays the female lead who gets transported into her favourite webtoon, shared how she focused on creating three different personas for the role. Talking all about how she had to create separate characteristics for all three of her roles on screen, she detailed on how the three characters were dictinct. 'K, the wounded college student, was hurt because she trusted others," she explained and added, "Pre-possession Sun Chaek, who lives an abundant yet monotonous and empty life; and post-possession Sun Chaek, who lives with a bold and proactive attitude." Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola She also talked about how she created different personas and characteristics for each of these characters to ensure that the audience can differentiate between all of them, even though the face is the same. Fellow actor Taecyeon also shares the same ordeal Even Taecyeon, who plays the character of Yi Beon in the Korean drama and stars alongside Seohyun as her love interest, shared a similar ordeal. He talked about his character's two contrasting personalities and shared how he had to switch between being cold and pure-hearted. He shared that he had to talk with the director of the series beforehand to understand his character better due to its complexities. 'There were many scenes where he was so cruel that it was hard to tell if he was a hero or a villain, but I wanted to maintain his underlying gravity in every scene. I tried to express Yi Beon's emotions more through his actions and eyes than through words', he shared. The series is nearing its finale, with the final two episodes all set to release on July 16 and 17.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- 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.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
K-Drama actress Kang Seo Ha dies at 31 due to cancer
Synopsis The Korean entertainment industry mourns the loss of actress Kang Seo Ha, who passed away at 31 after battling cancer. Known for her subtle yet emotionally resonant performances in dramas like 'Schoolgirl Detectives' and 'Heart Surgeons,' her death has deeply saddened fans and colleagues. A memorial is being held, with her final film, 'Mangnaein,' set to be a lasting tribute. Kang Seo Ha last worked on a film titled Mangnaein. (Pic credits- @yewonyewoni) 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 disbelief. According 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 Province. While 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.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by 은 (@ 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 performance. Even 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
2 days ago
- 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.
