Korean pop idol Sulli, former member of girl group f(x), was found dead at her home on Monday. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, and it's presumed that she took her own life. Korean showbiz has always been troubled by suicide issues for the … [Read more...] about Kpop idol Sulli found dead, apparent suicide
Suicide in South Korea (tag archive)
Archive of Korean suicide issues and celebrity suicide news. South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates in the world and the highest among developed nations.
Former SG Wannabe member suicide
Former SG Wannabe member Chae Dong-ha, 29, was found dead on Friday morning, presumed to have committed suicide according to early investigation. The news came as another shock for the Koreans - just a few days after the suicide-death of a TV … [Read more...] about Former SG Wannabe member suicide
Korean actor Park Yong-ha commits suicide
Korean actor-singer Park Yong-ha was found dead at his home in Seoul early Wednesday morning in what appeared to be a suicide. He was 33. No suicide note was found. His family and friends said that Park had been severely distressed by his father's disease … [Read more...] about Korean actor Park Yong-ha commits suicide
Choi Jin-shil’s brother Choi Jin-young commits suicide
Korean actor Choi Jin-young, 39, was found dead on March 29 in an apparent suicide. Her actress-sister, Choi Jin-shil, also committed suicide in October 2008. I'm feeling terribly sorry for the mother who lost two kids to the tragic cause in such short … [Read more...] about Choi Jin-shil’s brother Choi Jin-young commits suicide
Former S. Korean President dies in suspected suicide
Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun died after falling from a mountainside on Saturday morning. Roh left a suicide note on his computer that he was going through hard times, apparently referring to the recent bribery probe surrounding him and his … [Read more...] about Former S. Korean President dies in suspected suicide
Another Korean celebrity suicide
Young actress Woo Seung-yeon was found dead on April 27th in an apparent suicide; she was just 24 (or 26 according to different sources). Woo's family revealed that she was suffering from serious depression because of both work and relationship issues, … [Read more...] about Another Korean celebrity suicide
South Koreans shaken by latest actress suicide
South Koreans are shaken by another suicide scandal following the death of actress Jang Ja-yun (pic)... and this latest case might be darker than ever. Koreans were shocked by numerous celebrity suicide incidents in 2008, including the death of Ahn … [Read more...] about South Koreans shaken by latest actress suicide
Another Hallyuwood suicide
Gay model Kim Ji-hoo (pic) became the latest Korean entertainer to commit suicide. Choi was found dead on October 6; he was the second entertainer who committed suicide following the death of actress Choi Jin-shil last week. Earlier on October 3, … [Read more...] about Another Hallyuwood suicide
Korean actress Choi Jin-shil commits suicide
Korean actress Choi Jin-shil was found dead in her home in Seocho, Seoul, early this morning (Oct 2). The 40-year-old star hung herself in her bathroom; her body was discovered by her mother at around 6.15am. … [Read more...] about Korean actress Choi Jin-shil commits suicide
59% of Korean teens think of suicide
Suicide issues again take headlines in South Korea for the past few days following the death of actor Ahn Jae-hwan who took his own life on Monday. State-run Korea Youth Counseling Institute released a poll finding on Tuesday (Sept 9) indicating that six in … [Read more...] about 59% of Korean teens think of suicide