Recent deaths highlight tremendous pressures of K-pop stardom

Following the recent deaths of beloved K-pop stars Sulli and Goo Hara, experts and authorities in South Korea are examining what may have contributed to their deaths -- and how to prevent similar tragedies.

For comparison, according to OECD data from 2017, per 100,000 persons, 24.6 in South Korea died by suicide compared with 13.9 in the U.S.Before the death of Goo, 28, a K-pop singer and former member of girl group Kara, there were warning signs, experts told ABC News. "The use of antidepressants is the lowest in the world. Here, there is a tendency to regard getting medical help as embarrassing and only for 'crazy' people," said Lee Je-wook, a psychiatrist at Bright Future Neuropsychiatric Clinic.

Jonghyun was found dead Dec. 18, 2017, Jo was found dead on March 9, 2018, and Roh was found dead July 23, 2018. Idols are expected to actively engage with fans through social networks like Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, while fans reciprocate with likes and personal comments. Such strong interdependent online communications have powered the rise of viewer-driven, television-audition programs and the rise of K-pop groups including the boy-band BTS.

The pressure put on stars is too much now. They can't have any peace. They have pictures taken, fake articles put out, are stalked, criticized, and etc. They are told they are fat, ugly, insane, or etc. They can't ever relax because they aren't left alone.

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Well if it's TRUE Koo Ha ra boyfriend woke her up by choking her then assaulted her then threatened revenge porn( .filmed her w/out her knowledge .).then there's .plenty of places to start

Extreme fame at such a young age surely must be a factor. Look at Justin Bieber and how screwed up he is. It is just not natural for a young brain to process so much.

Probably stardom... They say its lonely at the top.

Young people being taken advantage of. Please don’t let this keep happening to these kids.

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Who gives a crap about kpop this is America and we got other shit to worry about!

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