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South Korean model and actress Jung Chae-yul has died, it's been confirmed by her mangement.
They announced her untimely passing on Tuesday but the cause of her death has yet to be confirmed.
The actress' management agency wrote on Instagram: "We are here to deliver heartbreaking news. Actress Chaeyul has left us. Her funeral will be held privately in accordance to the wishes of her family, who must be in greater sadness than anyone else. We hope you pray for the deceased so Chaeyul, who was also sincere in her acting, may rest in peace.”
Fans of the actress, who appeared on Netflix show Zombie Detective, have been grieving the star's death as tributes flooded in on her Instagram page.
Zombie Detective actress Jung Chae-yul has died at the age of 26The star was active on her personal Instagram page just two days ago.
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One fan wrote: "You became a star in the sky at such a young age.. Hope you're comfortable there," while another added: "Such a heart-breaking news, may she rest in peace."
South Korean model and actress Jung Chae-yul has died (INSTAGRAM)
Jung Chae-yul was best known for her roles in the K-dramas Zombie Detective and I Have Not Done My Best Yet (INSTAGRAM)Another saddened fan shared: "I wish you all the best there and only good memories. I'm so sad. I don't know how to feel."
Lee Soo Haeng, the late star's management agency's CEO, described the actress as incredibly hardworking.
He said: "She was a deep-hearted and cool friend. In my opinion, it is hard to describe in words how amazing she was as an actress."
Jung Chae-yul's funeral will be held privately (INSTAGRAM)
Her cause of her death has yet to be confirmed (INSTAGRAM)Jung Chae-yul was best known for her roles in the K-dramas Zombie Detective, where she played the role of Bae Yoon Mi in 2020, and I Have Not Done My Best Yet.
She made her television debut in 2016 on the show Devil's Runaway and she made her movie acting debut in the 2018 film Deep.
The Netflix star was set to star in the upcoming K-drama Wedding Impossible, which is currently in production, although the team behind the series have since suspended filming until at least April 12 in the wake of the actress' death.
The cast and crew of the K-drama have been shocked and saddened by Jung Chae-yul's death.