[Summary] Moon Ji-yoon Dies of Acute Sepsis... Entertainment Industry Mourns "Thankful and Loved You"

On the 19th, the funeral hall at Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital in Nowon-gu, Seoul, was prepared as the mourning place for actor Moon Ji-yoon. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] On the 18th, actor Moon Ji-yoon passed away due to acute sepsis, and messages mourning the deceased continue to pour in, adding to the sorrow. He was 36 years old.

According to his agency Family ENT on the 19th, Moon Ji-yoon died of acute sepsis at 8:56 PM on the 18th. He recently visited a hospital due to symptoms of pharyngitis, and as his condition worsened, he was moved to the intensive care unit but ultimately did not recover.

An agency official stated, "The family is concerned about the safety of visitors due to fears of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)," and added, "We ask for condolences for the deceased and politely decline floral tributes."

Sepsis is a disease in which inflammation caused by a wound triggers a strong immune response throughout the body, presenting symptoms such as high fever, increased heart rate, increased respiratory rate, and dizziness.

Early symptoms are similar to a cold, making it difficult to detect, but severe sepsis can significantly impair organ function, reduce blood flow, and in cases of a significant drop in blood pressure, septic shock may occur.

The mortality rate of sepsis is about 30%, and in severe cases, it rises to around 50%. When blood pressure drops causing septic shock, the mortality rate can increase up to 80%.

Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx and larynx, starting with a foreign body sensation and dryness in the throat and a mild cough, progressing to pain when swallowing, high fever, and headaches. In severe cases, it can lead to complications such as acute nephritis and sepsis.

Actor Moon Ji-yoon. Photo by Yonhap News

The sudden news of death has led to condolences from colleagues in the entertainment industry.

Yang Byung-yong, CEO of Family ENT, mourned Moon Ji-yoon, who was not only an actor under his agency but also a younger brother and friend of 15 years.

On the 19th, CEO Yang posted on his Instagram, "You fool, as always, calling out 'Hyung!' and telling me to get up quickly, what is this? How can hyung let you go?" along with a photo of the deceased's portrait.

He continued, "Fifteen years. How have I kept you all this time? You were always kind, thinking only about acting and working hard to fill your shortcomings. You worked hard. To follow you to heaven and meet you, I will now live kindly like you. This must be the path you are taking, but rest comfortably doing the acting you wanted so much," and added, "I was truly proud that you were my actor. Thank you so much and I loved you. My actor, my younger brother Moon Ji-yoon, I will cherish our memories for a long, long time," showing his deep affection.

Ha Jae-sook also posted on her Instagram, "My younger brother who took care of me and worried about me when I first started broadcasting and knew nothing, sharing soju cups together," and wrote, "I hope you are free from pain and at peace in heaven. Let's definitely meet again with smiles after a long time. Fly freely like the drawing you made when I got married. Sorry and thank you," expressing her condolences.

Singer and painter Hooni Hoon also posted on his Instagram, "I never thought the memories with you would suddenly flash through my mind like this. It’s so heartbreaking and sad. Ji-yoon, I love you and love you," mourning the deceased.

Meanwhile, Moon Ji-yoon debuted in the entertainment industry in 2002 with MBC's "Romance" and became known through various works such as KBS2's drama "Brilliant Legacy," MBC's "Queen Seondeok," "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo," tvN's "Cheese in the Trap," and films including "Roundhouse Kick," "My PS Partner," and "The Merciless."

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