Kim Mi-soo, actress known for 'Snowdrop', died suddenly at 31. Her passing shocked fans and was reported by international media.
January/5/2026 16:27
It has been four years since actress Kim Mi-soo passed away. Kim Mi-soo died on January 5, 2022, at the age of 31. At that time, her agency, Pungyeong Entertainment, conveyed the sad news through an official comment, stating, 'Kim Mi-soo suddenly left us on January 5.' They continued, 'Due to the sudden sad news, the family is currently in a lot of pain,' and revealed, 'The funeral will be held quietly and privately according to the family's wishes.' The news of Kim Mi-soo's death was announced while she was appearing in the JTBC drama 'Snowdrop', shocking many. Kim played the role of Jung-min, the best friend of the character played by BLACKPINK's Jisoo, gaining attention. 'Snowdrop' had already completed pre-production and became her final work. Her passing was also covered by international media. The New York Post reported, 'Korean actress Kim Mi-soo suddenly passed away on Wednesday. The Korean actor was 31 years old,' citing Korean media reports. The U.S. news channel CNN stated, 'Korean actor Kim Mi-soo, who appeared in the Disney+ drama 'Snowdrop' and Netflix's 'Hellbound', passed away at 31,' and British outlets 'The Sun' and 'Daily Mail' also reported her tragic passing. Born in 1992, Kim Mi-soo debuted in 2014 with the film 'Room No. 7'. She steadily built her career through plays like 'The Story of Yang Duk-won' and independent films like 'I Love You'. She also gained recognition through dramas such as 'Luwak Human' and 'Hi Bye, Mama!'. Kim Mi-soo, who was appearing in 'Snowdrop', passed away today (1/5) at the young age of 31, having been active in numerous dramas and films. Kim Mi-soo's father expressed his pain over speculative reports and comments, saying, 'My heart feels like it's going to burst.'
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