Late Kim Jong-seok’s Family to Release Recording, Will the Truth Behind the Spreading ‘Death Rumors’ Be Revealed?
The sudden passing of model and broadcaster Kim Jong-seok has shocked the public , prompting his family to take action to curb the spread of rumors. After remaining silent amid ongoing speculation and distorted information, the family has announced plans to release recordings and has taken a firm stance. Online, reactions such as “It’s time for the truth to come out” are gaining traction.
On June 5, Kim Jong-seok’s older sister shared her feelings on her SNS, stating, “False information about Jong-seok is spreading in online communities, causing great pain to our family. We haven’t responded until now because we wanted Jong-seok to rest in peace, but we can no longer endure this.”
The family warned, “We will take legal action through the cyber investigation unit against those spreading false information or malicious posts,” and pleaded, “For the sake of the deceased, please stop the speculation.”
Kim Jong-seok’s passing was first revealed through condolence posts by acquaintances on SNS, and the news was confirmed with the announcement of the funeral and memorial service details. During his lifetime, Kim Jong-seok gained recognition as a model for the men’s beauty brand ‘Dashu’ and built public awareness through his appearance on tvN’s dating show Skip. His sudden death came as an even greater shock, as he had been actively engaging with fans on SNS until just before his passing.
However, following the tragic news, rumors about his personal life began spreading rapidly in some online communities. In response, the family switched Kim Jong-seok’s SNS account to private and escalated their response. They stated, “We are preparing to release police recordings, statements from friends who were with him, and the last words spoken to me by the other party soon.” This is seen as a strong message to confront the rumors and speculation surrounding his death head-on.
Following the family’s statement, online reactions include sentiments like, “Revealing the truth is the final respect for the deceased,” “I applaud the family’s courage in facing the pain caused by rumors,” and “I hope people stop exploiting the deceased.” However, some express concern that “the release of the recordings might spark further controversy.”
One thing is clear: anonymous rumors should no longer tarnish the deceased’s honor or cause pain to those left behind. Attention is now focused on whether the truth surrounding Kim Jong-seok’s passing will be revealed through the family’s forthcoming actions.
