South Korean actress Kang Seo ha, also known by her birth name Kang Ye‑won, tragically passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 31 after a courageous battle with stage‑4 stomach cancer.
💔 A Tender Farewell from Family
A deeply moving tribute from her sister surfaced on social media, capturing Kang’s selflessness even in her final days. She wrote:
“Even while enduring such immense pain, you worried about those around you and about me. Even though you couldn’t eat for months, you insisted on paying for my meals with your own card… I hope you are only happy and free from pain where you are now.”
🌸 A Career of Grace & Depth
Born in 1994, Kang graduated from the prestigious Korea National University of Arts’ School of Drama. She made her first onscreen appearance in 2012 in the music video “Getting Farther Away” by Brave Guys .
In the years that followed, Kang delivered memorable performances in several acclaimed TV dramas, including:
- Schoolgirl Detectives
- Assembly
- First Love Again
- Through the Waves (Waves, Waves)
- The Flower in Prison
- Heart Surgeons
- Nobody Knows
She had been filming the lead role in the upcoming film Mangnaein (also referred to as In the Net) alongside prominent stars Kim Seon‑ho and Park Gyu‑young. The film is set to be released posthumously in the latter half of 2025.
🕯 Funeral Arrangements
- Wake & Funeral: Funeral Hall 8, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital in Banpo‑dong
- Funeral Service: July 16, 2025, at 7:40 AM
- Burial: Family gravesite in Haman, Gyeongsangnam Province
🌟 Remembering Her Legacy
Kang Seo‑ha was celebrated not just for her acting, but for her radiant kindness and unwavering strength. Despite her illness progressing rapidly after a second round of chemotherapy, she continued working and inspiring those around her.
Her passing has sent ripples through the entertainment world, with colleagues, fans, and media reflecting on her grace, talent, and the warmth she brought on and off screen.
Kang Seo‑ha’s untimely death leaves a profound sense of loss, but her rich body of work and the compassion she showed to others ensure that her spirit will be fondly remembered. May she rest in peace.
