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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.

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[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 41 points 3 days ago (3 children)

A friend of mine has been following Kpop groups for a long while now, and he endlessly describes what happens in that industry as "extremely dark cyberpunk." He has gone as far as loosely basing Cyberpunk campaigns based on the stuff he has read about what's been happening in the Kpop industry.

This sadly feels very indicative of the world of Korean stars.

[–] afronaut@lemmy.cafe 1 points 3 days ago

Hey, I’m currently writing a cyber/solar punk novel. Can you tell me more? Do you have any links to the more Korean-cyberpunk stories you’ve heard?

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