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Actress Koo Bon Im passes away from nasopharyngeal cancer

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Posted by jennywill Sunday, April 21, 2019

Actress Koo Bon Im (50) has passed away.

She was fighting nasopharynx cancer, and had been receiving treatment for over a year, but sadly lost the battle against cancer earlier this morning at 4:50 AM KST. Her wake will take place on the 23rd.

The actress had been on various platforms including dramas, movies, and in plays. She had starred in the movie 'I Am the King', 'Wolf Boy', and much more.

We offer our condolences.

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RIP :(

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May she rest in peace.
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