26 year-old South Korean Actress and model Jung Chae Yull was found dead in her home on April 11, 2023. An official statement was released by her agency Management S to confirm her passing.
According to the English translation of Korean news website Soompi, the statement read, "Today, we are relaying sorrowful and heartbreaking news. Actress Jung Chae Yull has left our side on April 11, 2023. In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family who must have been in greater sadness than anyone else, the funeral will be held quietly in private. Please wish for Jung Chae Yull, who had always been earnest in her pursuit of acting, to rest in peace in a warm place."
LIST: 5 Facts About K-Drama Actress Jung Chae Yull
1. Jung Chae Yull was 26 years old.
She was born on September 4, 1996.
2. She was an animal lover.
Her Instagram feed is a clear indication that she was an animal lover. She would often post photos and videos of cats and dogs, and they looked so adorable.
3. She considered her brother her best friend.
In a previous Instagram post, she shared a silly video of her and her brother goofing around and posing for the camera wearing different accessories. In the caption, she wrote, "My best friend is my brother."
4. Jung Chae Yull's cause of death is unknown.
Her agency urged fans to refrain from spreading speculations and rumors about Jung Chae Yull's passing. As of writing, the cause of her death has not yet been revealed.
5. Jung Chae Yull was part of several noteworthy K-dramas before she died.
The actress-model made her first TV appearance on the Korean survival modelling show Devil’s Runway in 2016. This was then followed by her acting debut in the 2018 film Deep. Shes also appeared in several K-dramas including the Choi Jin Hyuk-led series Zombie Detective.
Before she passed, she was in the middle of filming a novel-based series called Wedding Impossible. Due to the shock of her passing, the crew and production team of the series has halted the filming.
Rest in peace, Jung Chae Yull.
*This story originally appeared on Preview.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Cosmo.ph editors.
