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India Today
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
The Divorce Insurance actor Lee Seo-yi dies at 43, cause of death unknown
South Korean actor Lee Seo-yi died at the age of 43. The news of her death was shared on her social media account by her manager. She recently appeared on the popular tvN drama 'The Divorce Insurance'.The post read, 'This is Song Seo-bin, manager of actress Lee Seo Yi. A radiant, beautiful, lovely, and kind unnie became a star in the sky on June 20, 2025, so I leave this message here. I know many of you must be shocked and deeply saddened by the news of her passing, but I kindly ask that you pray so that she may go to a good and beautiful place,' they added. 'If you wish to know where she is resting, please contact @songsong_seo.' (Credit: Instagram/eseoe242) advertisementLate Soo-yi made a guest appearance in the fifth episode of the comedy series. The drama also featured Lee Dong-wook, Lee Joo-bin, Lee Kwang-soo, and Lee Da-hee. Her career rose after she featured in the historical drama 'Hur-jun, The Original Story'. She later starred in dramas like 'Cheongdamdong Scandal', 'City of the Sun', 'Bravo My Life', 'Romance Special Law and Pegasus Market', appearing in support or guest late actor also featured in films like 'Killing Romance', 'How to Live in This World', 'The King', 'The Royal Traitor', and 'Scarlet Innocence', as per to K-media reports, she was also a prolific academic who majored in Czech and Slovak studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. She later pursued higher academic qualifications at Pusan National University's graduate Soo-yi died on June 20 this year. The cause of her death has not yet been revealed.- Ends
NDTV
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
The Divorce Insurance Actress Lee Seo-Yi Dies At 43, Family Issues Statement
New Delhi: South Korean actress Lee Seo-Yi died at the age of 43. The news of her death was shared by her manager through a post on her official Instagram account. What's Happening According to the statement, Lee Seo-Yi, born Song Soo-yeon, died on June 20. The cause of her death has not been disclosed yet. In the Instagram post, her manager wrote, "A radiant, beautiful, kind-hearted sister became a star in the sky on June 20. I share this news with deep sorrow." The statement continued, "I know many of you will be shocked and heartbroken by this sudden news. Please pray for her so she may rest in a peaceful and beautiful place. I am posting this on behalf of her mother and father." View this post on Instagram A post shared by 이서이/ESeoE/李屿邇 (@eseoe242) More About Lee Seo-Yi Lee Seo-yi made her acting debut in 2013 with the MBC historical drama Hur Jun, The Original Story. She was best known for her role in the SBS drama Cheongdam-dong Scandal. Until May this year, she was appearing in tvN's drama The Divorce Insurance, where she played a baker in the series that stars Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo and Lee Da Hee in lead roles. She also held supporting or guest roles in shows such as City of the Sun, Bravo My Life, Romance Special Law, and Pegasus Market. Her film appearances included Killing Romance (alongside Lee Hae Nee, Lee Sun Kyun and Gong Myung), How to Live in This World, The King (with Zo In Sung, Jung Woo Sung and Ryu Jun Yeol), The Royal Traitor (featuring Han Seok Kyu, Go Soo, Park Shin Hye, Yoo Yeon Seok and Ma Dong Seok), and Scarlet Innocence (starring Jung Woo Sung and Esom). Aside from acting, Lee was academically accomplished. She majored in Czech and Slovak studies at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and pursued graduate studies at Pusan National University. She was also a florist and managed her own floral boutique called Bouquet 242.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Korean actress Lee Seo-yi's last post leaves fans mourning in silence after her sudden death at 43: 'No more pain'
In another tragic incident, South Korean actress Lee Seo-yi has passed away at the age of 43, as revealed by her manager through an Instagram post on Tuesday, July 1. See-yi was known for her role in the SBS drama Cheongdam-dong Scandal. The news of her death has left her fans heartbroken. According to the statement released on the social media platform, Lee Seo-yi, born Song Soo-yeon, died on June 20, and the exact cause of her death is still unknown. Soompi translated the post message, which said, "Hello This is Song Seo Bin, A radiant, beautiful, lovely, and kind unnie became a star in the sky on June 20, 2025, so I leave this message here." "I know many of you must be shocked and deeply saddened by the news of her passing, but I kindly ask that you pray so that she may go to a good and beautiful place. If you wish to know where she is resting, please contact @songsong_seo. I am posting this on behalf of her mother and father," the post added. Into Lee Seo-yi's career and early life Lee Seo-yi made her acting debut in 2013 with the MBC historical drama Hur Jun, The Original Story. The 43-year-old Korean actress appeared in her last tvN drama called The Divorce Insurance until May 2025. According to reports, till then, she did not show any signs of slowing down before her sudden death. Moreover, apart from her acting career, Lee excelled academically, studying Czech and Slovak at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and later enrolling in graduate school at Pusan National University. The news of her death came as a surprise to fans, as she had been active on social media until just recently. Fans are in silent mourning over Lee Seo-yi's sudden demise Following the news, other actors and colleagues have posted heartfelt tributes for the late actress. Notably, on June 13, just a week before her death, actress Lee Seo shared a heartfelt message alongside a sign language music video of LA Park PD's 'Didn't Say a Word'. The caption of the post read, "Sign language version MV of LA Park PD's #Didn'tSayAWord… It's very late, but RIP, Oppa…' She added softly, 'Missing you today as brightly as I look in this clip. A bit dazed… just checking in to say I'm alive.' The post now feels haunting for fans, as it was uploaded just days before her death, while some even interpret it as an emotional farewell to the actress. Reacting to the post, fans flooded the comment section with messages like 'May you find peace where you are,' 'No more pain,' and 'RIP, actress Lee Seo Yi.'
Express Tribune
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
South Korean actress Lee Seo Yi, renowned for 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal', dies at 43
South Korean actress Lee Seo Yi, born Song Soo Yeon, has passed away at the age of 43. Her death was publicly announced by her manager via Instagram. No cause of death has been disclosed. The post revealed she had passed away on June 20. 'Our radiant, beautiful, lovely and kind sister became a star in the sky,' the manager wrote, asking fans to pray for her peaceful rest. The news has brought quiet sorrow to fans and peers in the Korean entertainment industry. Lee began her acting career in her 30s, debuting in 2013 with 'Hur Jun, The Original Story.' She gained attention a year later through her compelling performance in the television drama 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal.' Known for her subtle and emotional acting, she went on to appear in several other dramas, including 'Killing Romance,' 'The King,' 'The Royal Tailor,' and 'Scarlet Innocence.' Her final role was in the romantic comedy 'The Divorce Insurance,' where she acted alongside Lee Dong Wook, Lee Da Hee, and Lee Kwang Soo. Lee's life extended far beyond the screen. A graduate of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Czech and Slovak, she later pursued further studies at Pusan National University. A true polymath, she also ran a flower shop and often shared peaceful moments from her life on social media. Her love for baseball was also well-known; she was a loyal fan of the Lotte Giants and often voiced her support online.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who was Lee Seo Yi? Korean actress known for Scarlet Innocence & The Divorce Insurance passes away at 43; final post leaves fans emotional
South Korean actress Lee Seo Yi has died at the age of 43. The news of her passing was shared on her official Instagram account by her manager, Song Seo Bin, on July 1. According to the statement, Lee passed away on June 20, 2025. The post was made on behalf of her parents, who have chosen not to disclose the circumstances of her passing. The location of her burial has also been kept private to protect the family's privacy. Those who wish to know more have been asked to contact her manager directly. A career that began at 21 Born on April 18, 1982, Lee Seo Yi entered the acting industry at the age of 21. One of her early television appearances was in the 2013 drama Hur Jun, The Original Story. From there, she steadily took on larger roles across both television and film. Her acting credits include roles in films such as Scarlet Innocence, The Royal Tailor, The King, How To Live In This World, and Killing Romance. Her most recent role was in the romantic comedy The Divorce Insurance, where she worked alongside Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo, and Lee Da Hee. Manager shares heartfelt message The official statement was shared by her longtime manager, Song Seo Bin, who addressed the post to fans and followers on Instagram. 'Hello, this is Song Seo Bin, the manager of actress Lee Seo Yi.I'm letting you know that my brilliant, beautiful, pretty, and kind eonnie became a star in the sky on June 20, 2025,' the message read. He added that fans who wish to know where she has been laid to rest could reach out directly. The post was shared in coordination with her parents. Her last post before the news Lee Seo Yi's final post before the announcement had shown a light-hearted moment with a friend. Her Instagram profile includes images of her smiling and spending time with loved ones, offering a glimpse into her life away from the actress's passing has left fans shocked, with family and friends now mourning privately while asking for respect during this time. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
