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How Did 'Snowdrop' Actor Kim Mi Soo Die? What We Know So Far

Fans in mourning look for answers on Kim Mi Soo death reason, as the Korean actor passes away suddenly.

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Tanvi Akhauri
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Kim Mi Soo death reason: K-drama fans were faced with shock Wednesday that brought the unfortunate news of actor Kim Mi Soo's untimely demise. Famous for her role in ongoing South Korean series Snowdrop, Mi Soo was 31 years old. The agency representing her issued a statement confirming her death, relaying that her family wished to keep her funeral private.
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The circumstances around Mi Soo's death have been withheld from being made public knowledge, being described as nothing more than an event that took place on January 5 "suddenly."

"The bereaved family is currently very heartbroken by the sudden mournful news," Landscape Entertainment's statement said, as quoted in reports.

"We sincerely ask you to refrain from making up rumors or speculative reports so that the bereaved family, who are in shock and grief-stricken, can reverently commemorate the deceased," the agency added.


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Mi Soo played the role of Yeo Jung-min on Snowdrop, placed in close quarters with the lead played by Blackpink singer Jisoo. More about the show here. Snowdrop marks the last time Mi Soo made a screen appearance. Her other notable credits on television include Hi Bye, Mama! and Yumi's Cells. 

K-drama fans mourning Mi Soo's death are looking back at her most memorable performances through condolence messages on social media. Read here. A wake for Mi Soo was held at the Taeneung Sungsim Funeral Service.


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The series Snowdrop follows the story of Eun Young-ro (essayed by Jisoo) and Lim Soo-ho (played by Jung Hae-in) in 1980s South Korea, as a romance develops between them against the backdrop of major political upheaval that led to the foundation of the Sixth Republic of Korea after dictatorship was overthrown.

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