South Korean actress Kim Hyun Yi passes away

South Korean action actress Kim Hyun Yi passed away in August 2026 following a traffic accident while traveling to a filming location, according to reports from South Korean media.

The news became public after two recent television productions, ‘Doctor X’ and ‘100 Days of Deception’, included tributes to her at the end of their first episodes. SBS confirmed her passing occurred after she had completed filming for ‘Doctor X’. Martial arts team leader Park Ji Hye noted the sudden nature of the accident, which occurred while the actress was actively pursuing her career.