South Korean actor Jung Eun-woo, famous for his subdued acting and presence in a lot of Korean television shows, died on February 11, 2026. He was only 39 years old. His family announced that he had passed away, although the exact causes of death have been kept private, fans and the Korean entertainment industry as a whole are mourning his death.
Tributes poured in soon after the news broke. Broadcaster Park Seul-gi wrote that she hoped he would âforget the bad memories and find happiness there,â while actor Kim Yoon-seo expressed regret at not being able to say goodbye properly.
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Jungâs funeral is being held at the New Goryeo Hospital Funeral Hall in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province. According to Korean media reports, his final rites are scheduled for February 13, with cremation at Byeokje Crematorium.
Final Instagram post draws attention
Public attention has also centred on Jung Eun-wooâs final Instagram post, shared a day before his death. The post featured images of late stars Leslie Cheung and Amy Winehouse, alongside a photograph of Jung himself. The caption read simply: âMissed, jealous, sorry.â
Fans returned to the post in large numbers after the news, interpreting it as deeply personal and reflective. While no official meaning has been attached to it, the post has become a focal point for mourning, with comments thanking the actor for his work and wishing him peace.
Career and background
Born as Jung Dong-jin on April 10, 1986, in Incheon, South Korea, Jung Eun-woo studied Theatre and Film at Dongguk University. He entered the industry in 2006 with the youth drama Sharp 3, beginning a career that would span nearly two decades.
He went on to appear in a wide range of television dramas, gradually building a reputation as a reliable character actor. His works and achievements include Bride of the Sun, Five Fingers, One Well-Raised Daughter, The Return of Hwang Geum-bok, and My Only One.
Though most of his work had him cast in supporting roles, Jung's acting was known for emotional control and believability. Jung's biggest international accolade came with the filming of Welcome to Waikiki 2, which brought him international exposure.
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Over the years, he received industry awards, including New Star awards at the SBS Drama Awards and the Andre Kim Best Star Awards. All these awards spoke volumes about the respect he commanded among peers.
Jung Eun-woo represented a generation of actors who dominated Korean television through longevity rather than showmanship. His passing serves as another reminder of the fragility behind public careers, and the silence generated by his death is being felt everywhere.
