Sad News. Jang Jin Young Passed away.

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Jang Jin Young


After reporting that Jang Jin Young's stomach cancer worsening, we have confirmed that the 35 year old actress has passed away this afternoon.

After being diagnosed last September then battling cancer for nearly a year in America, Jang Jin Young had been hospitalized in Seoul recently after her condition worsened.Yedang Entertainment stated that the model-turned-actress passed at 4:05PM KST on 1st September at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, with her boyfriend and family members by her side.

Jang was diagnosed with cancer on the 22nd of September last year during a checkup to treat a small stomach ulcer. She immediately stopped working and focused on battling the disease. Jang's health showed improvement following treatment in America, so the recent news of her worsening condition has been a surprise to many.

Jang has left behind a very rich career in various fields. Her model career began when she was cast as a contestant in the 1993 Miss Korea Beauty Pagent. Jang debuted on film in 1998 with fantasy film "Ghost In Love", and also starred in "Sorum", earning much critical praise and winning the Best New Actress award at the Pusan Film Critics Awards (2001) and Best Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards (2001). Jang's success didn't end there; she has been active on the acting ever since her breakthrough into the mainstream film scene. Her fame also spread overseas with several awards at various European film festivals.

http://www.allkpop.com/index.php/full_story/jang_jinyoung_passes_away_at_37/

( I so stole the above from K-Pop.com)

BUt I do have to say I have never seen her films but my friends have.
and they love her.

So I am going to send my best wishes to her loved ones.
God Speed.

<3

Please pray for her family.
They will need it in this horrible time.

~Pomme~

P.S.

What is it with the world.. and all the dying. It is truly breaking my heart.