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South Korean movie actresses died when they were 29

Here are 1 famous actresses from South Korea died at 29:

Jang Ja-yeon

Jang Ja-yeon (January 25, 1980 Jeongeup-March 7, 2009 Seongnam) was a South Korean actor.

She died in suicide.

Jang Ja-yeon was known for her roles in several Korean dramas including "Boys Over Flowers" and "The King and I". She began her career as a model before transitioning to acting in 2006. Jang Ja-yeon's suicide shocked the nation and brought attention to the issue of bullying and harassment in the Korean entertainment industry. In a suicide note, she detailed the abuse she suffered at the hands of her management agency but her death ultimately sparked a larger conversation around mental health and the responsibility of those in power to protect their artists. Her untimely death remains a tragic loss in the Korean entertainment industry.

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