A source from Family ENT, the agency that has been handling Moon Ji Yoon, has confirmed that the actor passed away on March 18 at around 8:56 p.m. KST.
The agency reported to Xportsnews that the actor recently went to the hospital because he was experiencing a severe sore throat, but his condition eventually worsened and then he was transferred to the intensive care unit. He lost consciousness and sadly, he was not able to recover. It was then reported that he died from acute septicemia (blood poisoning).
A lot of celebrities, especially those who Moon Ji Yoon has worked with in the past, paid their respects to the late star after learning about his untimely death.
Actress Ha Jae Sook wrote on her Instagram account, expressing that Ji Yoon took really good care of her, worried about her and in times of happiness and sadness, and drank with her. She hopes that Moon Ji Yoon will be comfortable and feel no more pain in heaven. She also said that they will meet again while smiling in the distant future. She hopes he'll fly around freely like the picture the actor drew for her for her wedding. She concluded her post by expressing his deepest gratitude and also said she felt sorry about what happened.
On her instagram account, actress Oh Ji Eun expressed that the late actor, who portrayed the role as her ex husband in the drama Golden Garden, said that she felt lost after hearing the shocking news. She expressed her deep condolences and said she prayed that God is with him. She added that they will forever cherish his amazing acting deep in their hearts. She also shared that she would like to send comfort and support to his family and everyone who loved him.
"Rest in peace, Moon Ji Yoon," On Ji Eun wrote.
Shin Ji Soo also expressed her farewell and said that the actor was really something even when he left. She said she was glad that they at least saw each other two weeks ago, and told her late friend not to worry about her.
Also on Instagram, Shin So Yul stated that she is sending comfort and support to his family and everyone who spent precious time with Moon Ji Yoon. He was always a kind and a good person to everyone, according to the actress. She shared that she went to pay her last respects, but for her it still did not feel real. She gave her thanks to the late actor and expressed that she was happy that she met the actor and got to know him.
The celebrity concluded, "All of us will remember you for a long time. Rest comfortably."
Shinhwa member Kim Dong Wan has also worked with actor Moon Ji Yoon in the film titled "Spin Kick." He posted on instagram, "You disappeared like a lie."
We express our deep and heartfelt condolences to Moon Ji Yoon's family and friends.
