Tragic Deaths: Song Jae Rim to ASTRO’s Moonbin, South Korean Actors and K-Pop Stars Who Died by Suicide in the Past 5 Years
In recent years, the South Korean entertainment industry has been shaken by the tragic loss of young stars who died by suicide. Here are some of the celebrities who took their life at a very young age.
Death is an inevitable part of life—a quiet, relentless force that waits for everyone. But suicide, the act of taking one’s own life, can never be seen as acceptable, no matter the pain that drives someone to it. The passing of the soul from its body is always tragic, but when it is caused by self, it becomes an agonising reminder of the fragility of mental health and the urgent need to reach out for help when it’s needed most. But the passing of young actors and K-pop stars has been in the news for a couple of years. Song Jae Rim Dies at 39: Model-Turned-Actor’s Last Instagram Post Features a Face With Medical Mask Emoji – Here’s What It Signifies.
South Korean Celebrity Deaths in Last 5 Years
In South Korea, a country known for its cultural richness and rapid development, suicide has become a profound societal issue. For many in the entertainment sector, the glare of fame and beauty can be intoxicating, but it also brings with it an intense vulnerability. The tragic loss of celebrities like Sulli, Song Jae Rim and Jonghyun show how much mental health struggles can take a toll on one's life. Not just these celebs, but many young talents died by suicide at a very early stage and the world will never forget their contribution towards entertainment. ASTRO’S Moonbin Dies by Suicide at 25; K-Pop Star’ Body Found in His Home.
Here are some South Korean actors and K-pop stars who tragically lost their life in the last five years.
Sulli (Born: March 29, 1994 - Death: October 14, 2029)
ASTRO's Moonbin (Born: January 26, 1998 - Death: April 19, 2023)
Park Bo Ram (Born May 1, 1994 - Death: April 11, 2024)
Song Jae Rim (Born: February 18, 1985 - Death: November 12, 2024)
Goo Hara (Born: January 3, 1991 - Death: November 24, 2019)
Jung Chae-Yul (Born: September 4, 1994 - Death: April 11, 2023)
Miwoo (Born: April 6, 1988 - Death: September 21, 2019)
According to Wikipedia, South Korea has the fourth-highest suicide rate in the world and the highest among the countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). What makes this even more tragic is the overwhelming pressure felt by those in the entertainment industry which leads them to do the unimaginable.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.
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