South Korean singer and actor Chung Lim, 37, died on July 19. He had stepped away from the spotlight for a period due to his colon cancer diagnosis and treatment. Chung Lim made his acting debut in 2004 with the hit Korean drama “I’m Sorry, I Love You.” He was born in 1986. In 2009, he released his first extended play (EP), titled STEP, marking his entrance into the music industry as a vocalist. Chung Lim’s filmography includes “I’m Sorry, I Love You,” for which she became known, “Dream,” and “Smile Mom,” in which she had a guest appearance. In 2009, he began his career as a vocalist by publishing his debut album, simply “STEP.”
Chung Lim Biography and Career
Born in 1987, Chung Lim attended the Korea National University of Arts to study Korean dance. His debut in the popular Korean drama I’m Sorry, I Love You in 2004 introduced the world to his abilities and charisma. His reputation was further bolstered by his performances in Dream and a guest spot in Smile Mom. In 2009, he began a new phase of his career by releasing his debut EP album, STEP, and demonstrating his vocal abilities. He was compared to the famous musician Rain because of his height and dancing abilities.
Fans and family mourn
The tragic death of Chung has shocked and saddened the whole Korean entertainment business and his legions of followers throughout the world. A former member of the first-generation K-pop group Jewelry, Cho Minha, has taken to Instagram to share her sorrow. Former Jewelry member and singer Jo Min Ah posted a profound message of grief on her channel. She considered him a kind person with an innocent grin that would stay with her forever.
Chung Lim’s funeral is scheduled for July 21 at 9 a.m. KST. The venue is the Severance Hospital Funeral Hall in Gangnam. Yeongsaengwon is in Seongwan, South Korea, where the actor would be laid to rest.
K-Pop Fans In Shock
The revelation has come as a shock to the K-pop community. This has been a terrible year for fans of Korean pop music. 46-year-old singer, Lee Sang Eun of South Korea, was discovered dead in a washroom earlier. Soon she will take the stage and perform. Before that, Choi Bong’s death also saddened his audience. The singer may have committed suicide, according to the authorities. Moonbin, a member of the K-pop band ASTRO, passed away on April 19 as well. His body was discovered at his home. The police said that Moonbin, too, took his own life.
What is Colon cancer and its symptoms
Small polyps occur inside the colon and can progress into malignant cells; this is the hallmark of colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer. In terms of global prevalence, it is the third most common cancer. Over 2 million instances of colon cancer will be diagnosed in 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), with over 1 million fatalities expected each year.
The effectiveness of colon cancer treatment relies heavily on early detection of symptoms. Here are some common symptoms according to WHO:
Changes in bowel habits
- Stool consistency
- Rectal bleeding
- Abdominal pain
- Cramping
- Gas
- Pain
- The frequent need to empty the stomach
- Weakness
- Weariness
- Weight loss that cannot be attributed to another cause