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Thread: Four celebs’ suicides in a month spark concern over South Korea’s suicide rate
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[quote=LEONARDO,329278]October seems to be a “Month of Death” for South Korean celebrities. Three film stars have killed themselves in October. The Korean beloved actress Choi Jin-Sil committed suicide on October 2nd. Jang Chae-won, 26, hung herself in the bathroom of her home in Seoul on October 3rd. On October 6th, the 23-year-old South Korean model/actor Kim Ji-who ended his life. On September 8, another entertainer Ahn Jae-hwan took his own life. In just one month, four celebs committed suicides. What contributed to their deaths is worth reflecting upon. One common ground for the four celebs’ deaths is they fell into depression before their ultimate choice of death. Externally, their lives look how perfect in other people’s eyes. However, how lonely they are indeed in their inner hearts. See the note at the scene of Kim Ji’s death: "I'm lonely and in a difficult situation. Please cremate my body." It seems that there is a false belief among celebs that “you have to maintain an image of success in order to be successful”. It is this belief that leads them astray. Additionally, celebs face overwhelming pressure from the general public. Many internet users take advantage of online anoynimity to send malicious textmessages to celebs accusing them of sex scandal or plastic surgery. For instance, both Choi Jin-Sil and Kim Ji-who received a number of hate messages on their websites. In recent years, South Korea’s suicide rate has been alarming. Celebs’ suicide rate is mounting. Actress Jeong Da-Bin and pop singer Yuni, two high-profile young women with successful careers, were both found hanged in February 2007. More than worse, Koreans admire idols in a frantic manner. Celebs’ suicides could trigger a wave of copycat deaths. Korea is reported to be one of the countries with the highest suicide rate. Why do celebs kill themselves despite that they have successful careers, reputation, money and status? What do you think? [/quote]
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