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Model Kim Jong-Suk died 29 years old, which increased doubt. Hanum involved in a tragic incident, his family urged against the rumors.
Kim is not Jong-Suk.
South Korean model and reality TV personality Kim Jong-Suk died at the age of 29. His family confirmed the news on 6 June, stating that he died earlier in the week. While the announcement has left the entertainment industry and fans in mourning, it has also speculated about the circumstances of his death. The family has chosen not to disclose the exact reason at this time, which has revealed further questions.
According to Korean media reports, Kim was linked to an incident in Hanum, Gyonggi-D before his death. According to a report by Koreibo, the situation included a person in his twenty -nine condition, who was allegedly attacked his girlfriend. After police intervention, the man allegedly jumped from a tall building to his death. Although no official relationship between Kim and man has been confirmed, the time of the incident has caused widespread speculation.
In response to rumors, Kim Jong-Suk’s family issued a public statement that people were urged not to spread false information or not to believe. His elder sister said on social media to express the pain of the family, “We are in the midst of the last rites preparation, they are overwhelmed and heartbroken. But I am looking at so many baseless and false claims spreading in online communities. First, we did not answer, hopefully we can rest in peace. But now, it has gone far away.”
He said that he had requested to remove misleading articles and will soon share the summary of the police report with a friend who was with Kim at the time of the incident. He also warned of legal action and cyber inquiry against those who post defamation material, stating that the family was hurting a lot of pain due to false narratives.
The news of Kim’s passing was revealed for the first time when a friend posted a tribute on social media, “It is difficult to believe that I will never see your smiling face again. Every hot word that we exchanged, we spent every moment we spent together, a blessing.” His family later confirmed that he died on 4 June. Fans have filled social media with tribute, many express grief over the increasing number of young talents lost in South Korean entertainment industry. Many posts also highlighted the immediate need for better mental health awareness and support systems.
Kim Jong-Uk started her modeling career in 2014, initially worked with online fashion platforms. His striking features and the presence of cameras soon gained popularity, which led to partnership with many men’s beauty brands. He became famous for his appearance in digital campaigns and short-form materials, including YouTube shorts. In 2022, he appeared on the TVN reality dating show Skip Dating, which further expanded his fan base. Reports show that Kim recently started preparing an infection in acting.
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