Singer and actress Jang Nara has canceled her schedule following her manager's sudden death.

According to the star's official homepage, Jang Nara's manager, Mr. Kim (32), passed away at 1:36PM on August 21 KST in Beijing, China. He's reported to have suffered a heart attack on the way to Jang Nara's promotions for her upcoming film 'Flying With You'. Jang Nara and Mr. Kim are said to have been very close friends, and she's reported to have canceled everything in her schedule�for the time being.

Her agency stated, "Though Mr. Kim was sent to the emergency room soon after his heart attack, he's met his fate. With Jang Nara's film release ahead, he worked hard to get her around China to meet the events in �her schedule, and there is no way to suppress the [sad news of his loss]. Our agency will be managing this [situation] quickly for the deceased and his family. [May he rest in peace]."

An acquaintance of Mr. Kim commented, "I don't believe he had a disease. I'm not sure why this had to happen because his baby will be born within this year. His family will be dealing with funeral procedures [tomorrow]."

Source: Osen; Sports World via Nate