Model and actress Jung Chae Yool passed away at the age of 26.
On April 11, Jung Chae Yool's agency revealed, "Actress Jung Chae Yool left us today, April 11, 2023." The agency also sincerely asked the public to refrain from spreading rumors and speculation about the death of the actress.
Jung Chae Yool's funeral will be held privately as per the request of her family.
The model/actress was introduced to the public as a model in 2016. She made her acting debut in 2018 through the film Deep wherein she worked alongside Choi Yeo Jin, Ryu Seung Soo, Seo Ri Na, Heo Dong Won, and Ahn Ji Hye.
She also starred in the K-dramas Zombie Detective and I Have Not Done My Best Yet.
According to reports, Jung Chae Yool actively participated in the filming of the upcoming tvN k-drama Wedding Impossible led by Jeon Jong Seo and Moon Sang Min before she passed away. The staff and actors of the upcoming K-drama were reportedly shocked by the sudden news of her death. They were filming today but after finding out about the news, they halted their shoot.
Here is the full statement of Jung Chae Yool's agency regarding her passing:
Today, we'll be delivering heartbreaking and unfortunate news about our artist, Jung Chae Yool. The actress left us today, April 11, 2023.
The bereaved family who were mourning requested for her funeral to be held privately. Please give prayers for the soul of the deceased so that Jung Chae Yool who has always been passionate about her craft can rest in a warm place.
We also request to please refrain from spreading speculative reports and rumors related to this.