This was Kang Seo Ha — a South Korean drama star known for her roles in Heart Surgeons and Nobody Knows. She was just 31 years old. According to local media, she passed away from stage 4 acute stomach cancer. Her death came as a shock to the entire entertainment industry.
A memorial post appeared on her Instagram page, featuring archival photos and heartfelt tributes. Friends remember her as a kind and radiant person who maintained her grace even in the darkest moments. “You were my angel… I still can’t believe you’re gone,” one close friend wrote.
The funeral will take place on Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Seoul, and she will be laid to rest in the town of Haman. Her final project — the film In the Net — is expected to be released posthumously. Kang Seo Ha began her career in a music video in 2012 and went on to appear in dozens of popular Korean dramas.