Here are 2 famous actresses from South Korea died before 21:
Lee Ae-jung (March 17, 1987 Seoul-September 6, 2007 Seoul) was a South Korean actor.
She died in brain tumor.
She started her acting career in 2006 with the film "Love Me Not". Lee Ae-jung quickly gained popularity in the Korean entertainment industry and went on to star in several popular TV dramas like "The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince" and "The Legend". She was also known for her roles in films like "The Mafia, The Salesman" and "My Scary Girl". Lee Ae-jung was recognized for her talent by receiving the Best New Actress award at the 25th Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2004. Though her life was cut tragically short by her illness, her contributions to Korean entertainment continue to inspire and entertain people to this day.
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Kang Hyo-shil (April 5, 2015 Pyongyang-November 2, 1996) also known as Gang Hyo-sil, Kang Hyo-sil, Jeon Jin-hui, Chon Chin-hui, Hyo-shil Kang, Hyo-sil Gang or Hyo-sil Kang was a South Korean actor. Her child is Choi Min-soo.
Kang Hyo-shil began her acting career in the 1950s and quickly gained popularity for her roles in historical dramas. She starred in several iconic films, including "Bitter Bread" and "The Bell Tower", which received critical acclaim both domestically and abroad. In addition to her acting career, Kang was also known for her philanthropy and activism. She was a vocal supporter of pro-democracy movements in South Korea throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Sadly, Kang passed away in 1996 at the age of 80. Her legacy lives on, however, as she is remembered as one of the most talented actresses in South Korean history.
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