In Memoriam: Korean Actors/Entertainers Dead by Suicide

Korea has the highest rate of suicide in the developed world, across all demographics.

However, Korean artists and entertainers who commit the sin of being human have it worse than most. In both their public and private lives, they are subjected to unfathomable pressure to be perfect. Once a "scandal" erupts and Korean media/internet/fans/culture deem them to have sinned; facts, truth, and reality become irrelevant. The relentless onslaught of abuse, defamation, lies, and self-righteous judgment can become unbearable. Many choose the only escape that seems equal to the situation: suicide.

I believe these artists deserve to be remembered. May their work and their deaths contribute to desperately needed changes in Korean society.

Sadly, this list is very much a work in progress...