Seoul: Renowned South Korean actor Jung Yun Woo has passed away at the age of 39, according to international media reports.
Jung Yun Woo captured the hearts of audiences with his performances in popular Korean dramas, including the hit series Welcome To Waikiki 2 and Bride Of The Sun.
His sudden death has left fans mourning, though the actor’s family has not disclosed the cause of death.
Prior to his passing, Jung Yun Woo shared a post on Instagram that has since gone viral. In the post, he shared images of the late Hong Kong actor and singer Leslie Cheung, who died in 2003, and British singer Amy Winehouse, who passed away in 2011.
The caption read: “Missed, envied, regretted ‘PIR.BG’”, sparking widespread discussion on social media. Fans and observers speculated on the meaning, with some suggesting that PIR.BG could represent an inverted form of “Rest In Peace, Goodbye.” Others interpreted the post as Jung Yun Woo saying farewell.
The actor’s final post, featuring global icons whose deaths shocked the world, has prompted an outpouring of comments and tributes from fans worldwide.