South Korean actor Park Min Jae passes away untimely at 32 in China, cause of death revealed

South Korean actor Park Min Jae, a rising star in the world of K-dramas, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. The shocking news of his demise was confirmed by his agency, Big Title, and South Korean media outlets on December 2.

Park Min Jae, who gained widespread attention with his role in the television series Idol: The Coup (2021), died due to a cardiac arrest. Reports revealed that the actor died on November 29 while in China.

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“Park Min Jae, a talented actor who loved acting and always gave his best, has passed away. We deeply appreciate the love and support he received. Although we can no longer watch his performances, we will proudly remember him as a valued actor of Big Title. May he rest in peace,” Big Title said in an official statement, Soompi, an English online media covering Korean pop culture, reported.

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Park Min Jae passes away due to cardiac arrest

Following news of his demise, his talent agency confirmed the reports and said in a statement posted online, "Park Min Jae, a talented actor who loved acting and always gave his best, has departed for heaven." "We are deeply grateful for all the love and support you've shown Park Min Jae. Although we can no longer see him perform, we will proudly remember him as an actor of Big Title. May he rest in peace."

Big Title CEO Hwang Joo-hye expressed her grief, writing, "The guy who said he would conquer China and go on a month-long trip has gone on a much longer journey. It was so sudden and so shocking... The family must be feeling unimaginable sorrow... 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." His younger brother also shared a heartfelt message online, writing, "Our beloved brother has gone to rest. 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."

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A wake will be held at Room 9 of the Seoul National University Hospital Funeral Hall. The funeral is scheduled for December 4 at 9:30 am. The burial site has yet to be announced.

The death of Park Min Jae has sent shockwaves through K-drama entertainment industry and his fans and followers.

Who was Park Min Jae?

Park Min Jae was known for his contributions to several acclaimed K-dramas, including 'Tomorrow', 'Little Women', 'Call It Love', 'The Korea-Khitan War', and 'Mr. Lee' among others. Though still on the path to mainstream fame, he had already left a mark with his versatile performances.

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Fans and colleagues have taken to social media to mourn the loss of the talented actor, with many expressing gratitude for his contributions to Korean entertainment. Taking to their Twitter handles, fans wrote, "Thank you very much for all the series you filmed. Rest in peace." 'Rest In Peace Park Min Jae" wrote another while sharing their favourite photo of the star. .

Park Min Jae, who was on the brink of mainstream stardom, appeared in notable South Korean television series such as Little Women (2022), Numbers (2023) and Korea-Khitan War (2023). His final appearance was in the web drama Snap and Spark.