JE Entertainment Desk: The South Korean entertainment industry has taken the world by storm. From their films winning an Oscar to Korean songs topping the Billboard charts, the South Korean film and music industry have gained huge popularity within a short span of time. Amid this glamour and success, South Korea has been witnessing an increase in the suicide of many young actors and singers.

Take a look at the list of South Korean actors and singers whose untimely deaths shocked fans.

1. Moonbin

ASTRO member Moonbin passed away on April 19. He was found dead in his apartment by his manager who immediately called the police. According to the police, Moonbin passed away by suicide.

The official statement of Moonbin's agency Fantagio reads, "This is Fantagio. First of all, we would like to apologize for the sad, heartbreaking news. On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky. Although we cannot compare our sorrow to the grief that the bereaved families are feeling, losing a beloved son and brother, the ASTRO members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives, and employees are mourning the deceased in great sadness and shock."

 
 
 
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2. Sulli

Sulli died by suicide in 2019 after complaining about the cyberbullying she face online. The singer-actor took part in a feminist campaign which emphasised ongoing ‘braless’, for which she was brutally trolled. Sulli was a member of f(x) and left the group in 2015 to move forward in her acting career.

 
 
 
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3. Goo Hara

Goo Hara passed away in 2019 at the age of 28. She was reportedly found dead at her home six weeks after Sulli's demise. As per reports, Goo Hara survived a suicide attempt after her boyfriend had threatened to leak their s*x tape.

 
 
 
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4. Jonghyun

Kim Jong-Hyun passed away at the age of 27 in 2017. He reportedly died by suicide and a note written by him was made public a few days after his demise. The note said, "I am broken from inside. The depression that gnawed on me slowly has finally engulfed me entirely.”

 
 
 
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5. Haesoo

Singer Haesoo was found dead in her hotel room less than a month after Moonbin's death. She reportedly died by suicide and the police also found a suicide note in the room.

6. Choi Sung Bong

Choi Sung Bong was found dead at his home in Seoul on June 21. According to reports, the police are investigating to find out the circumstances leading up to his demise. The late singer posted a 'farewell' message on his YouTube channel on Tuesday which has led police into believing that he died by suicide.