It is sad but heads up RIP means rest in peace so you don’t need to say RIP in peace. Just RIP is good

damn, I know he is guilty of drugs, but the pressure for celebs in KR is kind of insane

I've always wondered, is there are particular reason why Korea always calls suicide "an extreme choice" or "extreme measures?" Why is there an avoidance of just saying the word "suicide?"

He isn’t dead yet you should correct your title cuz you’re spreading miss information

Rest in peace.

Yes, he was suspected of using drugs, but nobody deserves to die.

...Rest in peace. Worst possible way this could've ended.

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it wasn't the drug allegations, he could have come back from that...it was the fact that it was revealed that he was a VIP client at a high end room saloon. Nothing is worse than shame in Korean society.

Oh, that's really sad then.

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unfortunately he is:

https://www.allkpop.com/articl…orted-to-have-passed-away

He just shared the wrong link.

Damn that’s really sad 😔 there’s too much pressure in the Korean society he was treated as if he committed a huge criminal offence may he rest in peace

The Police and keyword warriors killed him. They tried this to GD and luckily they failed. GD should sue!

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I've always wondered, is there are particular reason why Korea always calls suicide "an extreme choice" or "extreme measures?" Why is there an avoidance of just saying the word "suicide?"

Right?? and also I also wondered why there is no Mental Health Advocates in that country.

Tragic, may he RIP

Another victim of Korea’s unforgiving culture.

If he would have been a part of Hollywood he would have been any other ordinary actor who enjoyed a recreational drug or two and a good time on a Friday night.

I'm so upset. And angry. Stupid korean laws.

His poor family, especially sons.

I'm furious.

RIP

Oh no! Drugs and personal issues aside, he was a really good actor. I was really worried about him because of exactly this and sigh. Now I hope his wife and sons will also be okay. RIP.

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I've always wondered, is there are particular reason why Korea always calls suicide "an extreme choice" or "extreme measures?" Why is there an avoidance of just saying the word "suicide?"

I wonder if its the same as other countries where media has guidelines about the use of the word, particularly in glamorizing, scandalizing or sensationalizing ways.

In Australia in recent years for example, the media rarely uses the word and instead they MAY refer to the person as having took their own life. Or they may not discuss a cause of death at all and instead say the person "died suddenly" and then at the end of the article have contact numbers for Lifeline and other support services.

The use of "died suddenly" has been setting of anti-vaxx nutcases though.

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Actor Lee Sun Gyun has passed away

Actor Lee Sun Gyun was found dead somewhere in Seongbuk-gu

Actor Lee Sun Gyun who was under police investigation for suspected drug use, is now reported to have passed away this morning (27th)

Lee Sun Gyun was discovered unconscious in his car near Waryong Park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, around 10:30 AM

1. Ah… It’s so sad, he’s my favorite actor, but I’ll never see him again. I pray for his soul to rest in peace

2. That’s an irresponsible choice, that’s a very selfish choice

3. He doesn’t take responsibility for his mistakes and is selfish to the end, what should the rest of his family do?

4. I feel sorry for his family

5. He could have paid for his sins and lived well

6. I hope it’s a lie ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

7. No, what about his family…?

8. He’s a coward, in the end he doesn’t think about his family

9. Doesn’t he think about his family?

10. ????????? What????

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https://pannkpop.com/actor-lee-sun-gyun-has-passed-away/

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Damn. Netizens are are really harsh.

Holy shit

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I wonder if its the same as other countries where media has guidelines about the use of the word, particularly in glamorizing, scandalizing or sensationalizing ways.

In Australia in recent years for example, the media rarely uses the word and instead they MAY refer to the person as having took their own life. Or they may not discuss a cause of death at all and instead say the person "died suddenly" and then at the end of the article have contact numbers for Lifeline and other support services.

The use of "died suddenly" has been setting of anti-vaxx nutcases though.

Good point. I think trying to avoid glamorizing suicide and preventing copycat suicides makes sense, especially given how high the suicide rate is. It wouldn't take much to tip someone over the edge.

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they have a point though...suicide is kinda selfish. He's out of the picture while his wife and kids are the ones left to deal with the aftermath.

I guess I'm just surprised that this is the first thing they say instead of, "wow, that's so sad. RIP."

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[instiz] (TRIGGER WARNING) ACTOR LEE SUN KYUN, FOUND DEAD INSIDE CAR... TRACES OF CHARCOAL BRIQUETTES

Police have confirmed actor Lee Sun Kyun has passed away.

In a statement shared with media outlet SPOTV, the police force has confirmed the identity of the man found dead in his car to be Lee Sun Kyun. His car was found on a street within Waryong Park in the Jongno district of Seoul.

We have identified the man who passed away as actor Lee Sun Kyun.

— Police agency

Earlier in the day, it was reported that Lee Sun Kyun was found unresponsive in his car.

original post: here

1. The article is out... officially.. aigo...

2. I did feel like his face didn't look good while being investigated the past few days... ha... damn...

3. For real..?

4. Lee Sun Kyun isn't even 50 y.o no...?

5. Ha...

6. Hul for real?.... Is this the official news?

7. Life feels so futile

8. So his death is confirmed? The articles seem to contradict

9. I feel like this is so irresponsible for the rest of his family...

10. Hul...? This is so shocking....

https://www.pannchoa.com/2023/…arning-actor-lee-sun.html

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It’s easy to say that suicide is a selfish act and I get it - he had the choice, but until you have personally dealt with someone that is depressed or going through significant mental health issues yourself you will never understand.

I know people who have committed suicide due to depression and they had everything in life going for them, but internally they just couldn’t see and value their own self worth. Mental health is very complex. For his wife and sons I wish he could have found a way to go on - they will suffer because of this.

SK laws are full of joke, just like my country where drug user getting worse punishment rather than individual linked with felony crimes, and what makes this worse his test comeback negative. RIP

What a fucked up society, seriously. They drove this man to do this by hounding him and making him a media circus for smoking some weed.

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I've always wondered, is there are particular reason why Korea always calls suicide "an extreme choice" or "extreme measures?" Why is there an avoidance of just saying the word "suicide?"

Because of the taboo between suicide and mental health in certain parts of our society it's seen less favorably, or some would call it weak. Plus the political and societal implications we know we have q glaring issues and that suicide rates here is higher than dang near anywhere else on the planet to the point we call Korea jooseon hell for a reason, if life was a video game people would say Korean is playing the game on hord mode. Being in that environment is NOT healthy long term, it's unfortunately something leadership doesn't want to address.

Kpop and kdramas are nice but, Korea is not great place to live, for the fact that living expenses are extremely expensive. Super inflation ontop of a real estate crisis is one of the reasons people are on their last rope here, add all this other bullshit then add on the stuff idols have to deal with x2 and it's no surprise this happened, it's actually a surprise more of these idols actually don't kill themselves. As everything the average person has to deal with is 2x the difficulty for them especially when factoring in all the bs they get criticism for.

Lastly they try not to say it in vain hopes it won't inspire copycats as this was an issue with lots of people throwing themselves in the han river that the bridge has a masive net around it and many signs of encouragement along the railings with a hotline to call someone