South Korean actress Kang Seo‑ha, known for her roles in Heart Surgeons and First Love Again, tragically passed away at approximately 1:30 pm on July 13 following a courageous fight against stage‑four stomach cancer.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Sports Kyunghang the following day.
Her sudden loss has reverberated across the entertainment world, and tributes are pouring in online.
Kang Seo‑ha’s wake will be held on July 16 at the funeral hall of the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital.
She is set to be laid to rest in her family’s plot in Haman, Gyeongnam Province.
Despite her illness, Kang Seo‑ha remained dedicated to her craft, completing work on the film Magnaein, in which she starred as lead.
The movie is due for a posthumous release, though no official date has been set.
Born from the Korea National University of Arts’ School of Drama, Kang Seo‑ha first captured public attention in the 2012 music video for Brave Guys’ “Getting Farther Away.”
Following that breakthrough, she built a diverse career with notable roles in Schoolgirl Detectives, Assembly, Heart Surgeons, and First Love Again.
Her sudden death shocked fans and colleagues alike.
The upcoming release of Magnaein stands as her final artistic gift to the world.
Despite battling cancer, Kang Seo‑ha continued to work, a testament to her strength and passion for performance.
Her family has kept details private, but friends and fans are expected to attend. The family has requested privacy during this period of mourning.
