South Korean celebrity Park Min-jae (박민재), who is relatively well-known in South Korea, has tragically passed away at the age of 32 due to a sudden heart attack while traveling in Mainland China, leaving behind his younger brother and the head of his management company to confirm the devastating news. They mourned his untimely departure, stating that he has embarked on a journey of no return. The shocking news has left many in disbelief.
Park Min-jae was known for his roles in Korean dramas such as “The Woman Next Door,” “Numbers: Watchers of the Tower,” and “Shining Kingdom,” and his acting career was on the rise. He had planned a trip during a recent long holiday, but fate had other cruel plans.
According to a report by South Korean media outlet “Xports News” on December 2nd, Park Min-jae passed away on November 29th while traveling in China due to a sudden heart attack, with no further details provided regarding the cause.
Park Min-jae’s brother posted on Instagram, saying, “Brother, rest well. I hope everyone can come to send him off on his final journey.”
The representative of the management company Big Title, Hwang Joo-hui (音), also expressed her shock on social media, saying, “It’s too sudden and unbelievable. I am grateful to have been your representative even for a short time, and I am deeply sorry.” She expressed sadness that Park Min-jae embarked on a journey much longer than the planned month-long trip that they had agreed upon, lamenting the brevity of their bond.
According to reports from Mainland Chinese media, Park Min-jae decided to travel to China for a month due to China’s visa-free policy for South Koreans starting in November. On November 24th, he shared a photo on Instagram from a snowy landscape, accompanied by a “Snow” emoji, dressed warmly in a down jacket with a smile.
South Korean media reports that Park Min-jae’s memorial hall is set up at Room 9 of the Seoul National University Hospital Funeral Hall, with the funeral scheduled for the 4th, and the burial location yet to be determined.