The K-Pop singer Sulli, also known as Choi Jin-ri, was found dead on Monday at her home in Seoul.
She was apparently found by her manager in Sujeong-gu, Seongnam. She had not been returning her calls.
According to CNN, police say there was a note, but it hasn’t been analyzed yet, while TMZ says there was no note found.
Celebrities Express Sorrow Over Sulli’s Passinghttps://t.co/0K31K95YO8 pic.twitter.com/11BixbH4G7
— Soompi (@soompi) October 14, 2019
Sulli, a former child actor, was part of the K-pop group f(x) from 2009 to 2015, when she left to continue focusing on her acting. But Sulli also wanted to work on her singing career in 2015.
Her song “Goblin” was released in June.
will always remember you (March 29, 1994 – October 14, 2019) #Sulli 💖 https://t.co/6nut5f0BBK
— yuna (@lovhyuun) October 14, 2019
On the show “The Night Of Hate Comments,” Sulli spoke about the negative reaction she received on the internet for her life and career choices.
“farewell , angel. no more pain for you now , thanks for smiling for us #sulli,” wrote @ot7bitchessssss.
https://twitter.com/ot7bitchessssss/status/1183755579795230721
TMZ reports that suicide may be the cause of her death, and added that Sulli had taken a “health-related break” in 2014.
K-pop fans have posted their condolences, expressing sadness over Sulli’s death.
@kpopconph wrote:
“Our deepest condolences to the family&friends of Sulli. U were a gem for everyone.”
“To the Kpop community, let us spare a moment to pray for her soul and for the strength to those she left behind. We offer our sincerest hugs to you all, esp to all the “MeU”.
Rest in peace Sulli.”
Our deepest condolences to the family&friends of Sulli. U were a gem for everyone.
To the Kpop community, let us spare a moment to pray for her soul and for the strength to those she left behind. We offer our sincerest hugs to you all, esp to all the "MeU".
Rest in peace Sulli. pic.twitter.com/t5HsQCu4iL— KPOPCON – Philippine KPOP Convention (@kpopconph) October 14, 2019