Actress Lee Seo Yi has sadly passed away at the age of 43. According to a post shared on her official Instagram account, the actress died on June 20. The announcement was made by her longtime manager, Song Seo Bin, on July 1, on behalf of her parents. While the post confirmed her passing, it also noted that the exact cause and circumstances of her death would remain private out of respect for the family’s wishes.
Lee Seo Yi’s final resting place has not been publicly disclosed. Those wishing to find out more can contact her team directly, but the family has chosen not to share those details widely in order to protect their privacy during this time of grief.
Born on April 18, 1982, Lee Seo Yi began her acting journey at the age of 21. She made one of her early appearances in the 2013 drama Hur Jun, The Original Story. Over the years, she steadily built her career with roles in both television and film. Some of her most recognized work includes Scarlet Innocence, The Royal Tailor, The King, How To Live In This World, and Killing Romance. Her final acting credit was in the romantic comedy The Divorce Insurance, where she appeared alongside Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo, and Lee Da Hee.
In the announcement, her manager wrote a heartfelt message: “Hello, this is Song Seo Bin, the manager of actress Lee Seo Yi. I’m letting you know that my brilliant, beautiful, pretty, and kind eonnie became a star in the sky on June 20, 2025. I know you all must be shocked and heartbroken because of her passing, but please pray that eonnie goes to a good place, a beautiful place. If you want to know where eonnie has been laid to rest, please contact @songsong_seo. I’m posting this on behalf of her mother and father.”