South Korean actor Park Min-jae died suddenly Friday while on a trip to China, New Delhi Television reported. The 32-year-old actor suffered a cardiac arrest.
Although his career was just beginning, Park Min-Jae clinched many respectable dramatic roles in his native country. His body of work included Call It Love, The Korea-Khitan War, True To Love, Snap And Spark, and Little Women.
A statement from Big Title, the agency that represented Park, noted that the actor did not have a known illness or condition until his sudden death. "A beautiful actor who loved acting and always did his best, Park Min-jae has gone to heaven," the statement said.
"We will no longer be able to see his acting, but we will always remember him with pride," it added. Park received tributes from others who were devastated by the loss.
The actor's brother, Park Jae-hyung, shared information about the star's final sendoff on his Instagram. The funeral was to be held on Wednesday, but it's clear that his family is already mourning him.
"Our beloved brother has gone to rest peacefully. We hope as many people as possible can come to see him off. We kindly ask for your understanding as we are unable to personally contact everyone," the actor's brother wrote in his post.
In a separate post, Hwang Ju Hye, CEO of Big Title, also posted a tribute. "The guy who said he would conquer China and go on a month-long trip has gone on a much longer journey," the executive began.
"It was so sudden and so shocking... The family must be feeling unimaginable sorrow..." Hwang Ju Hye continued.
"Min Jae, there's still so much we wanted to say and do together. I was grateful to have been your representative, even if only for a short time, and I'm deeply sorry. I will never forget the name, Actor Park Min Jae," he concluded. .
The news about the actor's passing comes at a time of upheaval for South Korea. The Associated Press reported that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law on his nation late Tuesday local time.
This marked the first time since 1980 that the nation made such a move. As the military rolled into place around the government buildings, lawmakers sprang into action to reverse the sudden order.
South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik put out a statement on his YouTube asking for a meeting of the government body. He asked law enforcement and military personnel deployed to "remain calm and hold their positions" as he worked it out.
By early Wednesday, the National Assembly vote lifted the order in a unanimous vote among the 190 members who heeded the leader's call. Yoon reportedly initiated the order after the opposition party attempted to impeach members of his cabinet over a budget deal.
The nation was pulled back from the brink, which means life will go on as usual for the people of South Korea. This is good news for all citizens, including those attending a beloved actor's funeral this week.
