Published 22:55 IST, October 14th 2019
K-pop star Sulli passes away at 25, fans pin blame on cyber-bullying
Popular K-pop star Sulli passed away at the age of 25 on Monday, October 14. As per media reports, she was found dead at her Seoul residence.
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Popular K-pop star Sulli passed away at the age of 25 on Monday, October 14. As per media reports, Sulli's manager found her dead at her Seoul residence and alerted the police. Cops are currently investigating the cause of her death. They reportedly speculate that she committed suicide suffering prolonged depression. However, no note was recovered during the investigations.
Sulli, whose real name was Choi Jin-ri began her career as a child actor in 2005. She shot to fame as one of the members of the K-pop girl band f(x). The star paused working until 2014 when she complained of severe cyber-bullying. Sulli even quit the band, the next year. She again came into limelight for playing the lead in the 2017 film 'Real'. Soon after the news of her demise came out, fans took no time in mourning the loss and bidding farewell to her.
Amber Liu mourns Sulli's death
Sulli's former f(x) bandmate, Amber Liu, has posted her shock at what's happened. She took to Twitter and said that due to recent events she'll be putting on hold any upcoming activities.
Take a look:
Due to recent events i’ll be putting on hold my upcoming activities. Sorry everyone.
— Amber J. Liu 刘逸云 (@llama_ajol) October 14, 2019
Thank you for your thoughts.
Fans condemn cyber-bullying, grieves the loss
The actor-singer's battle with internet bullying was no secret and fans knew how Sulli had been a victim of it. Following her demise, many of them took to social media to condemn such acts and grieved the loss.
Take a look:
this beautiful girls life just ended because of bullying. People need to start realizing rude comments you think are harmless, THEY HURT. This needs to stop, the hate, the ignorant comments need to end NOW. Rest easy Sulli, I’m sorry no one listened to you, you’ll be missed. pic.twitter.com/4S4JQUSF9Y
— Elizabeth Dement (@Elizabe75587660) October 14, 2019
this is so heartbreaking💔 these idols are humans too and have emotions....I hope some of yall realize that the things u say behind ur phone screens are actual words that either hurt or make ehm happy......r.i.p queen I hope u are happy where ever u are now 💘💖#sulli pic.twitter.com/z1XT2Ga6xT
— Erica💎 (@Mi_Ca_Sa) October 14, 2019
(With inputs from ANI)
19:06 IST, October 14th 2019