Prominent Korean filmmakers and arts organizers will hold a media event in Seoul on Friday calling for an investigation by authorities into the circumstances that led to the passing of Parasite star Lee Sun-kyun, who died last month at age 48 of an apparent suicide.
Before his death, Lee had been under police investigation for several weeks over suspected illegal drug use, accusations he strenuously denied. The actor claimed that he was the victim of a blackmail plot and that if he had consumed drugs, it was because he had been tricked into doing so. South Korean police have said that Lee passed several drug tests and sat for lengthy sessions of questioning, including one marathon meeting days before his death that lasted 19 hours. His lawyers have told local media outlets that the actor was upset by the way police were handling the investigation and how details were being leaked to the press,...
Before his death, Lee had been under police investigation for several weeks over suspected illegal drug use, accusations he strenuously denied. The actor claimed that he was the victim of a blackmail plot and that if he had consumed drugs, it was because he had been tricked into doing so. South Korean police have said that Lee passed several drug tests and sat for lengthy sessions of questioning, including one marathon meeting days before his death that lasted 19 hours. His lawyers have told local media outlets that the actor was upset by the way police were handling the investigation and how details were being leaked to the press,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Etan Vlessing and Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
South Korean actor Jung Chae-yul was found dead at her home on Tuesday. She was 26.
The news of her death was confirmed by her agency Management S, without disclosing details of the circumstances.
“Actress Chae-yul has left our side on April 11, 2023,” Management S, said in a statement on Tuesday. “We pray that Chae-yul, who has always been sincere about acting, is able to rest in peace in a warm place.” It added that, according to the wishes of her family, Jung will have a private funeral.
Jung began her career as a model and appeared in 2016 fashion survival show “Devil’s Runway.” She transited into acting and appeared in 2018 Korean movie “Deep.”
She is best-known for her role as a member of the police in 2020 fantasy comedy series “Zombie Detective,” which played in Korea on Kbs and internationally on the Netflix streaming service.
At the time of her death, she...
The news of her death was confirmed by her agency Management S, without disclosing details of the circumstances.
“Actress Chae-yul has left our side on April 11, 2023,” Management S, said in a statement on Tuesday. “We pray that Chae-yul, who has always been sincere about acting, is able to rest in peace in a warm place.” It added that, according to the wishes of her family, Jung will have a private funeral.
Jung began her career as a model and appeared in 2016 fashion survival show “Devil’s Runway.” She transited into acting and appeared in 2018 Korean movie “Deep.”
She is best-known for her role as a member of the police in 2020 fantasy comedy series “Zombie Detective,” which played in Korea on Kbs and internationally on the Netflix streaming service.
At the time of her death, she...
- 4/13/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 (Ians) South Korea kept the Asian flag flying in the Fih Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 on Monday, riding on a brilliant performance by goalkeeper Kim Jae-Hyeon to overcome Argentina 3-2 in a shoot-out after fighting back from two goals down in the fourth quarter to hold the 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallists 5-5 in regulation time.
Korea were down 3-5 with 10 minutes to go for the final hooter, scored two goals from penalty corners, and survived some valiant attempts by Argentina as the match ended 5-5. The Korean goalkeeper had an exceptional match as he pulled out at least four superb saves and also made a couple of good blocks in the shoot-out to seal victory for his team.
Shin Seok’s side joined World No. 1 Australia, defending champions Belgium, World No. 3 the Netherlands, England, Germany, Spain and New Zealand in the quarterfinals and will be hoping...
Korea were down 3-5 with 10 minutes to go for the final hooter, scored two goals from penalty corners, and survived some valiant attempts by Argentina as the match ended 5-5. The Korean goalkeeper had an exceptional match as he pulled out at least four superb saves and also made a couple of good blocks in the shoot-out to seal victory for his team.
Shin Seok’s side joined World No. 1 Australia, defending champions Belgium, World No. 3 the Netherlands, England, Germany, Spain and New Zealand in the quarterfinals and will be hoping...
- 1/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
In the ever-changing landscape of K-pop or the music industry in general, a group’s longevity is hard to predict. Shinee, known for their strong musicality, unique fashion sense, and distinct sound, have maintained success since debuting in 2008 with their hit “Replay.” Shinee is a group that cannot be overlooked when looking at the history of K-pop and their songs are easily identifiable with the distinct voices of each member.
When they first came into the public eye, Shinee caught everyone’s attention with their unique fashion sense and “boyish” appeal.
When they first came into the public eye, Shinee caught everyone’s attention with their unique fashion sense and “boyish” appeal.
- 2/22/2021
- by Kristine Kwak
- Rollingstone.com
South Korean actor Song Yoo-jung has died age 26. The causes are currently unknown.
The information was confirmed by Song’s representatives at the Sublime Artist Agency. The agency also posted the news on Instagram.
Song began as a model and debuted as an actor in Mbc’s Golden Rainbow.” She was best known for her recurring role in Mbc TV series “Make A Wish” where she appeared in 120 episodes between 2014 and 2015 as the character Han Da-won. More recently Song also appeared in another series “School 2017,” broadcast by KBS2, and “Dear My Name.”
“Actress Song Yoo-jung has left us,” the notice said. “Yoo Jung was always a friend who gave happiness with a bright smile. She was a wonderful actor who played with passion bigger than anyone else. Thank you for joining us as an actor at the Sublime Artist Agency.”
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The information was confirmed by Song’s representatives at the Sublime Artist Agency. The agency also posted the news on Instagram.
Song began as a model and debuted as an actor in Mbc’s Golden Rainbow.” She was best known for her recurring role in Mbc TV series “Make A Wish” where she appeared in 120 episodes between 2014 and 2015 as the character Han Da-won. More recently Song also appeared in another series “School 2017,” broadcast by KBS2, and “Dear My Name.”
“Actress Song Yoo-jung has left us,” the notice said. “Yoo Jung was always a friend who gave happiness with a bright smile. She was a wonderful actor who played with passion bigger than anyone else. Thank you for joining us as an actor at the Sublime Artist Agency.”
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- 1/26/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Korean pop star and actress Sulli, a member of the seminal girl group f(x) that helped popularize the K-pop phenomenon, has died at age 25.
Her manager found her body on Monday morning in her home near Seoul, South Korea, authorities told CNN. “So far, it seems she killed herself, but we will leave all possibilities open and investigate,” a police official said.
The performer, whose real name is Choi Jin-ri, made her name as a child actress before joining f(x) in 2009. She left the group in 2015 to focus on acting but also continued to release music as a solo artist, including the single “Goblin” in June of this year.
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2019 (Photos)
As an actress, she starred in the 2017 film “Real” and in “Pirates.” She recently completed work on the TV show “Hotel Del Luna” for tvN, and was attached to “Persona” for Netflix.
Her manager found her body on Monday morning in her home near Seoul, South Korea, authorities told CNN. “So far, it seems she killed herself, but we will leave all possibilities open and investigate,” a police official said.
The performer, whose real name is Choi Jin-ri, made her name as a child actress before joining f(x) in 2009. She left the group in 2015 to focus on acting but also continued to release music as a solo artist, including the single “Goblin” in June of this year.
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2019 (Photos)
As an actress, she starred in the 2017 film “Real” and in “Pirates.” She recently completed work on the TV show “Hotel Del Luna” for tvN, and was attached to “Persona” for Netflix.
- 10/14/2019
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
The well-coiffed guys from the new K-pop supergroup, SuperM, are sitting around a conference room at the Capitol Records building in Los Angeles, and feeling like they may have left something on the table.
Two days earlier, the seven-piece unit — put together using members from four established K-pop boy bands — had shut down an intersection in the heart of Hollywood and made their live debut before more than 2,000 frenzied fans, some of whom had lined up for days just to get a prime spot to see the guys perform.
For SuperM,...
Two days earlier, the seven-piece unit — put together using members from four established K-pop boy bands — had shut down an intersection in the heart of Hollywood and made their live debut before more than 2,000 frenzied fans, some of whom had lined up for days just to get a prime spot to see the guys perform.
For SuperM,...
- 10/9/2019
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
SHINee fans have taken to social media after Kim Jong-hyun, known to K-Pop fans as Jonghyun, was left out of the 2018 Grammys In Memoriam tribute. On Sunday, the Grammys aired a montage of the artists we've lost in the last year including David Cassidy and Chris Cornell. However, fans of Jonghyun, a beloved member of the band SHINee who passed away in December, noticed he wasn't included in the tribute. "To others it may seem like unrealistic thinking but I really hoped the Grammys would have included Jonghyun in their annual memoriam. The amount of people he touched with his music, the amount of talent he possessed, & the career he had the acknowledgement was beyond deserved," @ontaekey_ tweeted...
- 1/29/2018
- E! Online
K-Pop boy band SHINee frontman Kim Jong-hyun, aka Jonghyun, was found unconscious in his hotel room on Monday and died in the hospital. His death was later ruled a suicide. Korean Singer Jonghyun Left A Suicide Note An apparent suicide note from the singer was made public on Tuesday, and explained the pressure he felt […]
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- 12/19/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
K-Pop Singer Jonghyun Struggled with Depression Before His Death According to Suspected Suicide Note
A note said to have been written by Jonghyun (né Kim Jong-hyun), the lead singer of K-Pop band SHINee who died in a suspected suicide on Monday at the age of 27, revealed the young star’s battle with depression.
Hours after news of his death was first revealed by SHINee’s management, musician Nine9 — a close female friend of Jonghyun’s — shared a photo of what fans speculate is the late star’s suicide note on her Instagram account. In the photo’s caption, she explains that Jonghyun had asked her to publish the message “if he disappeared to the world,...
Hours after news of his death was first revealed by SHINee’s management, musician Nine9 — a close female friend of Jonghyun’s — shared a photo of what fans speculate is the late star’s suicide note on her Instagram account. In the photo’s caption, she explains that Jonghyun had asked her to publish the message “if he disappeared to the world,...
- 12/19/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
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