'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

[Kittens Are Jerks]

Actress Kim Sae-ron's death in an apparent suicide has renewed criticism of South Korea's entertainment industry, which churns out stars but also subjects them to immense pressure and scrutiny.

Kim - who was found dead aged 24 at her home in Seoul on Sunday - had been bombarded with negative press coverage and hate online after a drink-driving conviction in 2022. Police have not provided further details about her death.

Experts found the circumstances leading to it depressingly familiar. Other celebrities also ended up taking their lives after careers upended by cyberbullying. As Kim was laid to rest on Wednesday, analysts say they are not optimistic her death will lead to meaningful change.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86pl55x0qno

[Ell]

For me, as an outsider, this appears to have been so easy to walk away from. Sigh.

[Great Old Man]

Sending their children to the Celebrity World, it is the same meaning of sending to the wilderness.

Be aware. Do not send young child to the Look-so-well World.

If I were the director of Korea, I would vanish Dark ones who commit Human sacrifice.

Just Give the Figurines, not the real one!

Money, Fame sometimes follows the Darkness....