Snowdrop actor Kim Mi-soo dies at 31

South Korean actor Kim Mi-soo

South Korean actor Kim Mi-soo, who featured in a supporting role in the currently on air K-drama Snowdrop, passed away on Wednesday. She was 31.

The Landscape Entertainment agency confirmed the news of the actor's sudden death in a statement to Korean media outlets. The cause of death has not yet been revealed. "Actress Kim Mi Soo suddenly passed away on January 5. The bereaved family is currently heartbroken due to the sad news," Kim's agency said. The agency also urged people to refrain from spreading rumours around the actor's death.

"We sincerely ask that you refrain from spreading rumours or speculative reports so that the bereaved family, who is in shock, can remember the deceased," the statement read. In Snowdrop, Kim played the role of Yeo Jung-min, one of the roommates of the series lead essayed by girl group Blackpink member Jisoo. The late actor also starred in 2021's hit K-dramas like Netflix series Hellbound and Yumi's Cells (Viki).

Kim's funeral will be held behind closed doors according to the wishes of her family, the agency further informed. "Please pray for her, and we send our deepest condolences once again to the deceased," Landscape Entertainment concluded the statement.

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