Actress Im Soo-jung is grieving the loss of her mother, who passed away on January 1.

On January 2, a representative from MYM Entertainment confirmed the news, stating that all funeral proceedings will be held privately. The agency asked for warm condolences and understanding so that Im Soo-jung and her family may take time to mourn in peace.

Im Soo-jung is reported to be staying by the family's side following the sudden news. The funeral procession will take place on January 4, with burial details remaining undisclosed.

Debuting in 1998 through a magazine model contest, Im Soo-jung has built a celebrated career with roles in acclaimed works such as I'm Sorry, I Love You, Jeon Woo-chi, I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK, and All About My Wife.

Most recently, she received praise for her performance in the Disney+ series Fine: Country Bumpkins. She is also set to appear in the upcoming tvN series How to Become a Building Owner in Korea and the film The Second Child, a horror thriller in which she participated as both planner and producer.

The story centers on unsettling events involving a woman who awakens from a coma and the appearance of a doppelgänger believed to be dead, heightening anticipation for her next transformation on screen.