South Korean actor Moon Ji-yoon dies at 36

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South Korean actor Moon Ji-yoon dies at 36
Moon Ji-yoon rose to acting fame with the 2002 K-drama 'Romance'

MANILA, Philippines – South Korean actor Moon Ji-yoon died at the age of 36 on Wednesday evening, March 18, due to acute septicemia, also known as blood poisoning.

His death was confirmed by a source from his agency Family ENT, according to a report from Korean news site Soompi.

The source said Ji-yoon recently visited the hospital over a “severe sore throat.” However, his condition worsened, and he was then moved to the intensive care unit. He lost consciousness after that and “was not able to recover.”

“He was a healthy person. I hope that there won’t be speculation,” the source added.

Ji-yoon rose to acting fame through the 2002 drama, Romance. His list of acting stints include Cheese in the Trap, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, Sassy Girl Chunhyang, Big, Mr. Wacky, Whatcha Wearin’?, and Hyunjung, I Love You. – Rappler.com

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