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In the past few years, the K-pop culture has experienced a number of suicides, which has devastated the Korean entertainment industry. Sulli from f(x), Jonghyun from SHINee, Goo Hara from KARA, and most recently, Moonbin from ASTRO are a few of the most notable cases of suicide.
These heartbreaking tragedies have sparked a debate on the extreme strain and scrutiny that celebrities face in the entertainment industry, as well as the need for better mental health care.
Recently, the 25 year-old member of ASTRO, Moonbin, was found deceased in his home on April 19th, 2023. Although the particular reason for passing has not been disclosed, it is thought to have been a suicide. Recent articles have stated that Moonbin reportedly struggled with stress and life-long anxiety before his death.
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With Moonbin sharing his mental-health issues, it led him to take time away from any group activities with ASTRO to focus on his well-being. Sadly, this is a common pattern in the Korean music industry.
The K-pop industry is well-known for its rigorous training system that pushes young trainees’ to their physical and mental abilities. Trainees will often spend years in demanding training systems that have extreme dietary restrictions, intense dance and singing lessons, and long hours of practice.
There have been numerous reports of trainees experiencing severe pressure to perform as well as physical and psychological abuse from their trainers. This harsh training system has been criticized for its toll on young artists’ mental health.
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Many young artists’ in Korea often feel afraid to speak out about their mental health in fear of judgement or backlash. In K-pop, there’s a culture of perfectionism and competitive attitude that can make artist’s feel that they have to present a flawless image to their fans.
Sulli, a former member of the girl group f(x), committed suicide as she had been a victim of severe internet harrassment. Sulli had spoken out about the pressure she felt to live up to social norms after being a target of cyberbullying but continued to receive criticism from anti-fans.
There is also concern that disclosing mental health issues can harm an artists’ image and profession, leading them to stay silent about their struggles. Numerous fans and industry professionals have urged for more transparency on mental health issues and for companies to prioritize their artists’ well-being over profits.
In response, some entertainment companies have introduced mental health initiatives and increased support for their artists’. It’s important for fans and struggling artists’ to continue to raise awareness about this issue in the Korean entertainment industry and advocate for better services and support regarding mental health.
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