Shocking: When Life Gives You Tangerines Actress Passes Away Just 1 Week Before The Film’s Airing Date
Viewers have come to appreciate When Life Gives You Tangerines even more, as it marks the final work of the late actress.
Currently, When Life Gives You Tangerines is one of the hottest Korean dramas. Besides the main characters, supporting roles like the bitter would-be mother-in-law of Geum Myeong (played by IU) have also garnered significant attention.
Sadly, the actress who played this role — Kang Myung Joo — passed away just a week before the show’s premiere. On February 27, she died at the age of 54 after a prolonged battle with a severe form of cancer. Despite her illness, Kang Myung Joo continued to participate in the play Bea and the drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, receiving much praise from critics.
Kang Myung Joo officially entered the Korean entertainment industry as a stage actress in 1992. Throughout her career, she shone on stage in productions like Coriolanus, Whether Human or God, Blood and Seed, and more. Additionally, she appeared in various television dramas and films, leaving a mark with performances in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Shooting Stars, and most recently When Life Gives You Tangerines.
Following Kang Myung Joo’s passing, her daughter, actress Park Se Young, expressed her grief on social media:
“My mother began a new journey yesterday afternoon. I would be very grateful if you could always remember my mother — the respected actress Kang Myung Joo — and cherish the stages she loved and the moments when she shone.”
On social media platforms, netizens have expressed their profound sorrow over the sudden passing of the actress. Viewers now hold When Life Gives You Tangerines even closer to their hearts, knowing it is the final work of the late actress.
