Park Soo Ryun, Disney+ K-Drama Actor, Dead At 29 After Tragic Accident

Park Soo Ryun has tragically passed away at 29, the actress' mother confirmed to a local South Korean media outlet (via The Mirror). According to the publication, the beloved K-Drama talent slipped on the stairs at a property on Jeju Island. She was reportedly set to perform at the entertainment destination later that day. After suffering the fall she was transported to a local hospital. Unfortunately upon her arrival, she was pronounced brain dead by medical officials. "There must be someone who desperately needs organs. As her mother and father, we will be able to live comforted by the thought that her heart has gone to someone and is beating," her mother said in a statement.

Before her tragic death, Soo Ryun was not publically romantically linked to anyone. Outside of her personal life, the young talent first got her start in the entertainment industry for her work in various musicals like "II Tenore," and "Siddhartha." In 2021, Soo Ryun made her K-Drama debut when she starred in the popular Disney+ series "Snowdrop," which also featured Jisoo from Blackpink. Of course, her fans and industry peers are devastated by the loss of "The Days We Loved" actress. Keep reading to find out how K-Drama enthusiasts have reacted to the tragic news.

In the wake of Park Soo Ryun's tragic death, fans of the beloved K-Drama star have flocked to social media to share tributes. One fan tweeted, "Peace to your soul Park Soo Ryun. Today I just woke up thinking about death, it comes without warning when we have many plans ahead –– Your soul is now in a beautiful place." On Instagram, another fan commented: "Rest in peace miss Soo Ryun. You lived a good life. I'm so sorry it was taken away too soon." According to NME, Soo Ryun's family also honored the "Finding Mr. Destiny" star with a funeral on June 13.

Soo Ryun is the second actress from the Disney+ K-Drama "Snowdrop" to tragically lose their life. Back in January 2022, fans were left devasted when Soo Ryun's co-star Kim Mi-soo suddenly passed away. "We're having to share an extremely heartbreaking and sad news. Actor Kim Mi-soo has suddenly left us on January 5," her agency Landscape Entertainment said in a statement (via CNN). "We hope you would pray for the late actor to rest in peace, and once again, we send our deepest condolences to late Kim's last journey." As of this writing, the cause of Mi-soo's death is still unknown.