From tragic accidents to heartbreaking self-inflicted deaths, many K-pop idols have tragically died
before their time.
This has left fans deeply saddened as well as questions behind their heartbreaking passings.
In this video, we are gonna look back at some of the most tragic losses of Kpop that may
haunt your mind forever:
1.
EunB and RiSe (Ladies’ Code)
A heartbreaking double tragedy is Ladies’ Code’s bus accident that decimated the group.
Ladies’ Code was involved in a serious car accident when they were on their way back
to Seoul after an event.
The group's bus crashed into a guard rail during a rainstorm that day, making EunB die
immediately and RiSe passed away four days later after undergoing emergency brain surgery.
Police suspected that the driver was potentially speeding as a result of the group's busy schedule
so the tragedy happened.
The death of two idols in this tragic incident has created a great shock for Kpop fans.
Netizens all said that they couldn’t believe these two young girls died at their most beautiful
age.
Many people have left comments to show their condolences to the girls, wishing them to
rest in peace and expressing their sorrow when they had to leave this beautiful life
too soon.
2.
Ahn So-jin
Sojin is known as a candidate for the show "Kara Project", placed in the top four.
Sojin had been a trainee for 5 years under the management of DSP Media company until
she passed away in 2015.
Sojin was found unconscious in a flower garden near her apartment complex in Daejeon city.
She was immediately taken to the hospital but she didn’t survive.
According to the police, they believed she fell from the 10th floor and announced that
they were still investigating to find out the exact cause.
However, the police later revealed that they did not find any last letter, so everything
was still unclarified and the press was asked not to report on the incident.
Until now, the cause of Sojin's death has not been clearly announced but many netizens
believed that she chose to end her life because she was so desperate for failing to be an
idol after “Kara Project” and the 5-year training at DSP Media.
Moreover, some said that at that time Sojin was suffering from depression, this also made
her situation become more serious, leading to her death.
Upon the tragedy, netizens showed their regret and hope that Sojin could rest in peace and
complete her dream in another world.
3.
Seo Minwoo
33-year-old K-pop star Seo Minwoo, who performed as the lead singer of the group 100%, was
found dead in his home in Seoul, South Korea on March 25, 2018.
Minwoo allegedly died of cardiac arrest, though his cause of death has yet to be officially
shared.
Minwoo performed with 100% beginning in 2012, stepping away from the group in 2014 to perform
compulsory military service.
His sudden death at a young age left a big sorrow in the public’s heart.
Minwoo's record label shared in a statement that Minwoo’s family, other 100% members,
and staff members are all grief-stricken and in mourning from the unexpected, sad news.
Following Minwoo's death, the four remaining members of 100% committed to resuming performing
as a band.
4.
Tany
Tany was only 22 years old when he died in a car crash in 2018.
His real name was Kim Jin-soo, who had previously been best-known for his song "Always Remember",
honoring the victims of the 2014 Sewol Ferry Disaster, which killed 300 people.
The young K-pop star was mourned by his agency, HOM Company, which revealed with the press
that Tany's vehicle crashed into a structure, leading to his car being completely destroyed
and Tany himself not being able to survive.
His family, friends and management company were extremely shocked at that time as Tany
passed away right before the release of his new album.
A police said Tany was on his way back to his hometown for personal work and had an
accident on the way.
Even so, the cause of his death has not been elucidated whether it is subjective or objective.
5.
Kim Yohan (real name Kim Jeong-hwan)
Yohan, also known as a member of the group TST, passed away at the age of 28 in 2020.
5 months before his death, Yohan and the group released a single called "Countdown".
At that time, his fans were shocked at the news because Yohan was really active on social
networks a few days before his sudden death.
According to The Guardian, his cause of death had yet to be announced.
In addition, Yohan's family has asked media articles to stop reporting on Yohan's death,
especially the speculations about the cause of his death, as they want their son to rest
in peace and be respected.
Yohan's agency KJ Entertainment also shared an announcement urging people not to discuss
the cause of his death too much, and expressed their grief over Yohan's passing, calling
this news the most sorrowful.
Upon that, Yohan’s fans then urged social media users to stream TST’s songs to honor
his legacy.
6.
Iron
Iron was a former trainee of BigHit Entertainment and was the runner-up of Show Me The Money
3.
At the time of his death, the male rapper was continuously involved in scandals related
to his private life, from threatening and sexual assulting his ex-girlfriends to smoking
marijuana.
According to the media, the security guard discovered Iron bleeding and lying unconsciously
in a flower bed outside an apartment in Seoul.
Iron was immediately taken to the hospital but he did not survive.
After the autopsy of the male rapper's body, the police launched an investigation to clarify
Iron's death.
They said there was no sign of Iron being killed, but they did not come to any specific
conclusions.
However, the press reported that many people wondered if the investigative agency would
consult with the family about whether an autopsy would be performed on the male rapper's body
or not.
So far, Iron's case has not had an official announcement about the results.
7.
U;Nee (real name Lee Hye-ryeon)
South Korean singer and actress Lee Hye-ryeon, better known by her stage name U;Nee, passed
away before her third album "Honey" was released.
She was found hanged in her apartment in Seo-gu, Incheon.
The police said that U;Nee didn’t leave a note or will.
Authorities also stated that those close to U;Nee had claimed that she appeared to be
dealing with depression for a while and had possibly been affected by online criticism.
However, she was said to have hid her stress so well that even her family is unaware of
how hard she is struggling.
Upon the heartbreaking news, netizens had left comments wishing that she could rest
in peace and could no longer suffer any hurt in another life.
8.
Kim Jonghyun
Kim Jonghyun was one of the top Kpop idols whose passing left the public in great shock.
According to the police, Jonghyun was found unconscious at 6pm (Korea Standard Time) at
an apartment in Cheongdamdong.
Although he was taken to the hospital as soon as he was discovered, the male singer still
could not survive.
On the evening of the same day, Jonghyun's close friend revealed the letter that he left
before ending his life.
In the last letter, Jonghyun shared that he had been suffering from depression as he felt
stuck in his career and music.
The sad thing is that the male singer could barely share this pain with anyone and chose
the harsh way to end that.
Jonghyun's passing has become the public's infinite mourning for a talented artist.
Many netizens commented that it was so shocking that he’s gone and they couldn’t imagine
how hard he had suffered.
Others also regretfully expressed that if Jonghyun feels stuck and doesn't want to be
an idol, he can live a normal life as he wishes and they totally support that.
So, all of the above deaths are extremely tragic, but which case do you find the most
mysterious?
Do you have any assumptions for that case?
Feel free to share your thoughts with us.