On February 16, Kim Sae-ron was found deceased in her home in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. After Kim Sae-ron’s death, on February 18, actress Seo Yoo-jung shared her thoughts via her SNS.
Seo Yoo-jung mourned Kim Sae-ron’s passing, criticizing the media and online hate for pushing public figures to their limits. She urged compassion, warning, “Anyone could be next. Stop the hate.” Honoring Kim Sae-ron, she added, “May you now shine as an eternal star.”
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I offer my deepest condolences to the deceased.
Unnecessary articles, maliciously edited videos, and hurtful comments relentlessly destroy emotions, dragging someone until they are completely worn out. And then, when devastating news like this comes out, people suddenly act like they had nothing to do with it.
AdvertisementDoesn’t it weigh on your conscience to manipulate the media like this, exploiting vulnerable minds for profit? Every time an incident occurs, public figures are immediately subjected to witch hunts, with edited videos and comments designed to fuel hate just for the sake of publicity. Stop it already.
No one ever thinks it will happen to them until it does. YOU could be next, and so could I. So please, stop writing malicious, slanderous comments. I beg you. And the media, please stop too. The world is becoming a mess.
There are many people still struggling in pain. Let’s take a little more interest in those around us and embrace them warmly. Check in on them…
AdvertisementYou must have gone through so much to become a star in this world. Now, may you shine as an eternal star in the sky and find happiness there. You endured so much just to live—thank you for holding on.