Renowned South Korean actor Jung Eun-woo dies at 39

Thursday, February 12, 2026, was a sad day for the South Korean entertainment world, when renowned TV and drama actor Jung Eun-woo passed away suddenly at the age of 39.

According to foreign media reports, the actor’s last Instagram post came just a day before his death. In this post, he shared a photo of himself along with photos of Hong Kong actor Leslie Cheung and British singer Amy Winehouse, while the caption read: Lost, jealous, regret.

After this photo and caption, speculation began on social media. Some users and experts interpreted the letters in the caption as symbolic, deducing different meanings, but the official cause of the actor’s death has not yet been revealed.

Jung Eun-woo, whose real name was Jung Dong-jin, began his acting career in 2006. He worked in TV dramas and entertainment programs for almost two decades and made a distinct mark. His popular dramas include Bride of the Sun, Five Fingers, One Well-Raised Daughter and My Only One.

The actor's sudden death has left fans in deep shock, while the news is also being described as a great loss in the South Korean entertainment industry. Fans are still waiting to understand the background of his last post and message.