South Korean actor Jung Eun-woo, known for his roles in hit dramas Welcome To Waikiki 2 and Bride Of The Sun, passed away on Wednesday (Feb 11) at the age of 39. While the cause of death has not been disclosed, fans were alarmed by his Instagram posts the day before. One carousel post featured images of late celebrities Leslie Cheung and Amy Winehouse, ending with a photo of himself alongside Winehouse’s song Back To Black, captioned: “Missing jealous sorry… PIR.BG.” Many interpreted the cryptic “PIR.BG” as “GB.RIP” backwards, suggesting a farewell message from the actor.
Penultimate Post Adds to Speculation
Jung’s penultimate Instagram post, featuring a red moon and the caption, “Red moon. Whether it’s hanging there or suspended, it’s going to fall anyway…,” has also drawn attention, with followers speculating it hinted at his state of mind.
Tributes Pour In from Friends and Fans
Tributes have flooded social media from colleagues and fans alike. Pop artist Nancy Lang expressed heartbreak: “My heart hurts so much and I’m so sad. Rest in peace in heaven, Eun-woo. My deepest condolences.” Actress Kim Yoon-seo wrote, “I let you go like this without even saying goodbye properly… I’ll pray for you. Goodbye, my friend.” Fans also shared messages of sorrow and remembrance in both Korean and English.
Career Highlights
Born on Apr 10, 1986, Jung initially pursued basketball in middle and high school before turning to acting. He made his debut in 2006 in Drama City’s episode A Parting More Beautiful Than Love. He gained acclaim for roles in One Well-Raised Daughter, The Return of Hwang Geum-bok, and My Only One. His final film, Memory: Manipulated Murder, was released in 2021.
Funeral Arrangements
Jung Eun-woo’s funeral is scheduled for Thursday (Feb 12) afternoon, with fans and the entertainment community preparing to pay their respects to the beloved actor.
