Cheongdam-dong Scandal Actress Lee Seo-yi Passes Away at 43, Fans Mourn Her Untimely Death
The news was shared on July 1 through her official social media account by a close acquaintance identified as her manager. The message read, “Lee Seo-yi passed away on June 21. A radiant, beautiful, kind-hearted sister has now become a star in the sky. Please pray that she finds peace in a beautiful place.” The exact cause of death has not been disclosed.
Following the news, fans have flooded her SNS with messages like “Rest in peace,” and “We’ll always remember your beautiful smile.”
Friends and acquaintances who shared personal moments with Lee Seo-yi have expressed their sorrow in touching messages. One acquaintance recalled, “I didn’t believe it at first, but when it became real, I was stunned. She had so many kind memories with us—from late-night chats to traveling together to Sokcho and even Europe. She gave me more memories than I could ever return.”
Another friend shared, “We had plans to meet on May 24. I was recovering from surgery, and she had caught a cold. We said, ‘Let’s both get better and then meet.’ I wish we had just met that day. It hurts that we never got to say goodbye. I never told her this, but I love her. I’ll never meet someone as lovely as her again.”
Others who worked with Lee Seo-yi remembered her warmth, even through brief encounters. One wrote, “She always greeted us with the brightest smile. I still can’t believe this is happening. Rest in peace.”
Born on April 18, 1982, Lee Seo-yi launched her acting career through the MBC historical drama “Hur Jun, The Original Story” in 2013. Over the years, she appeared in a number of notable productions, including the film “The King”, the romantic satire “Killing Romance”, and the SBS drama “Cheongdam-dong Scandal”, where her unique charm and nuanced performances earned her recognition.
A graduate of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, where she majored in Czech and Slovak studies, Lee Seo-yi also pursued graduate studies at Pusan National University. Beyond acting, she was known to fans for her vibrant personality and genuine love for baseball, often sharing her support for the Lotte Giants on social media.
Her sudden passing has left fans and colleagues in deep sorrow, remembering her not only as a talented actress but also as a warm and graceful human being. May she rest in peace.
