Korean Actress Kang Seo-Ha Passes Away at 31 After Battle With Cancer
Korean actress Kang Seo-Ha, known for her roles in Heart Surgeons and Through the Waves, has died at the age of 31 after battling stage 4 stomach cancer.
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Rising K-dramatic star Kang Seo-Ha died on July 13, 2025, at the age of 31, leaving the South Korean entertainment world in sadness. After receiving treatment for the second time, the actress passed away from stage four stomach cancer.
Kang Seo-Ha had received praise for her multifaceted performances in well-known K-dramas like Through the Waves, Schoolgirl Detectives, and Heart Surgeons. She was determined to follow her love despite her declining health, and she just went back to work on a movie project.
💔 Family and Friends Pay Tribute Seo-Ha's family confirmed the news of her death on Instagram with these touching pictures and a tribute reading:
"Kang Ye-won, I adore you so much! Thank you for joining my family. You have my sincere gratitude for being my sister. Already, I miss you. You have my love.
Additionally, a very touching remembrance was provided by a close friend and translated into English:
"I still find it unbelievable. She was in so much pain that she was concerned about me and the people around her. She insisted on paying for my meals despite being unable to eat for months, and she made sure I never missed one.
Despite her reliance on medicines, she expressed gratitude that it wasn't worse. My darling sister, you endured a great deal. I hope that you are now pain-free.
🎓 Kang Seo-Ha: A Synopsis of Her Career
Kang Seo-Ha received her degree from one of South Korea's most prominent performing arts institutions, the Korea National University of Arts. Her career started in 2012 with an appearance in a music video, and she soon made the switch to television, where her presence on screen and depth of feeling won her a devoted following.
She received accolades for her roles in the emotionally stirring Through the Waves, the mystery series Schoolgirl Detectives, and the medical drama Heart Surgeons.
Seo-Ha returned to performing with her last production, the upcoming posthumously released movie Mangnaein, despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Funeral and Last Rituals 🕯
According to local media reports, Kang Seo-Ha will be buried at her hometown of Haman, Gyeongsangnam Province, when her burial is scheduled for July 16.
🌟 Honouring a Star Who Died Too Young
Kang Seo:Fans, performers, and industry experts have expressed their sorrow and paid tribute to Ha after her departure. She is remembered by many as a strong, talented woman with a kind heart.
Even though her life was cut short, the performances she performed and the lives she impacted will ensure that her legacy endures.
