Actor Park Min-jae Dies at 32

Park Min-jae, the Korean actor, has passed away due to cardiac arrest; he was 32. Following confirmation by Park’s agency, the tragic news broke on Dec. 2.

The actor reportedly experienced a sudden cardiac arrest while on tour in China on Nov. 29 and died. “Actor Park Min-jae, a beautiful actor who loved acting and always did his best for himself, has passed away,” Big Title, his agency, wrote in an emotional Instagram post and added, “We sincerely appreciate your love and interest in actor Park Min-jae. Although we can no longer see his acting, we will remember him proudly as an actor. May he rest in peace.”

In a moment of sorrow, Big Title CEO Hwang Ju-hye noted in a statement that the man who went on a month-long vacation has embarked on an infinitely long journey. The family must be experiencing unfathomable grief because it was so abrupt and shocking. He said that he was thankful to have served as his agent, even if it was only briefly, and that he was heartbroken now that there was still a lot he wanted to share and accomplish with him. Lastly, he emphasized that he would never forget the name Park Min-jae.

On social media, the actor’s brother posted a touching note conveying his loss and wishing for people to remember his beloved brother. 

Park Min-jae has appeared in several K-dramas, including Idol: The Coop (2021), Mr. Lee (2021), Little Women (2022), and Bo-ra! Deborah (2023), among others.