Overview
- His family confirmed his death on February 11 and has not released a cause, asking for privacy as they grieve.
- Final rites were scheduled for 12 p.m. KST on February 13 at New Korea (New Goryeo) Hospital Funeral Hall in Gimpo, with cremation at Byeokje Seunghwawon, according to Korean media.
- On February 10 he posted images of Leslie Cheung, Amy Winehouse and himself with the caption, “Missing, envying, regretting..PIR.BG,” a message widely discussed online but not explained by family or authorities.
- Tributes from peers and fans flooded social media, with figures such as pop artist Nancy Lang and novelist So Jae-won sharing condolences and regrets.
- Jung built a nearly two-decade career in television and film, appearing in Bride of the Sun, Five Fingers, My Only One and Welcome to Waikiki 2, and earned the SBS New Star Award in 2012.