Actor Moon Ji Yoon has passed away at the age of 36 due to acute septicemia.
According to an exclusive report from E Daily, Moon Ji Yoon passed away last night, March 18 at 8:56 pm KST. The cause of death, as reported by E Daily, was acute septicemia. His agency, Family ENT, confirmed his passing, stating that he was admitted to the hospital on March 16 due to a sore throat, but suddenly fell into sepsis and lost consciousness.
He was a healthy man, but suddenly left [the world] due to acute septicemia. He had a strong passion for acting. He really only thought about acting, he left [the world] way too early.
— Family ENT official
His funeral has been set up at the Inje University Hospital, funeral parlor number 3. A source from his agency has stated that they would like to hold his funeral in private.
The bereaved family expressed their concerns over the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the safety of the mourners, so they are politely refusing any fans who want to visit his funeral.
— Family ENT official
Moon Ji Yoon made his acting debut in 2002 and appeared in several hit dramas, including Sassy Girl Chun-hyang, Iljimae, Cheese in the Trap, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo, and The Sound of Your Heart.
May he rest in peace.