Jung Chae-Yul sadly passed away aged 26, and just days before her death she shared a heartbreaking Instagram post, showing that she had big plans for the future.
As previously reported, the South Korean actress was found dead at her home on April 11, which was confirmed by a statement from her agency, Management S.
"We have to deliver very heartbreaking and unfortunate news. Actress Chae-Yul left us on April 11th," it read, as reported by MK News and later translated by Koreaboo. "According to the wishes of the bereaved family, who are in greater sorrow than anyone else, the funeral will be held quietly and privately."
A cause of death is yet to be announced, and the agency added that people should refrain from "refrain from spreading rumors and speculative reports" about Chae-Yul's death.
Just days before her tragic passing, the actress shared a heartbreaking post on her Instagram page where she informed her followers that she intended to start blogging more frequently - evidently unaware of the fate she would soon meet.
The announcement was paired with a video of Chae-Yul playing with petals from the surrounding trees, as well as an image of herself in front of a stunning backdrop.
Following the sad passing of the 26-year-old, the CEO of Chae-Yul’s management agency sat down with OSEN for an interview, and he shared his heartbreak.
"Our Chae-Yul was very hardworking," he said while fighting back tears. "She was a deep-hearted and cool friend. In my opinion, it is hard to describe in words how amazing she was as an actress."
People have flooded the actresses' Instagram posts with heartfelt comments, as they rush to offer messages of condolence.
"I'll pray with both hands that you can rest in peace in a good place," one person penned, with a second adding: "I'm sorry rest in peace now until we meet again."
A third said, translated from Korean to English: "I love you [Chae-Yul]. I will pray for you to be happy in heaven."
The late actress was best known for her work in Zombie Detective and I Have Not Done My Best. As reported by the Independent, she was in the middle of filming the TV series Wedding Impossible. Following the tragic news, production of the show has been halted.
Our thoughts continue to be with Chae-Yul's friends, family, and fans.
