'Killing Romance' star Lee Seo Yi passes away at the age of at 43; fans REACT
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.
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