Hana Yori Dango Actress Commits Suicide

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Rising actress Jang Ja-yeon, who was currently starring in the Korean drama adaptation of  Hana Yori Dango (Boys over Flowers), was recently found to have committed suicide at her home in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province.

Jang’s death marks the third celebrity suicide to hit the Korean entertainment industry in the past 6 months.

Police said that the 27-year-old actress apparently hanged herself from a stairway railing and was discovered by her sister.

The Korean entertainment business is known to be tough on its stars.

Internet-based personal attacks have been particularly nasty. Rabid Korean netizens figured prominently in fueling the suicide of actress Choi Jin-sil last October.

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Jang had been suffering from depression and had undergone medical treatment for it during the past year. Jang was also known to have had trouble with her current management agency. The actress had complained about the overwhelming stress to her sister during a phone call earlier that afternoon.

Jang’s suicide is a tragic end to her rising stardom. After her public debut in 2006 in a TV commercial, Jang rose to stardom playing Sunny, one of the three mean girls in Boys over Flowers. With two upcoming movies this year, Jang was poised for a breakthrough year.

Via Korea Times.

The frequently stressful business of appearing in the public eye


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    Comment by butok
    15:47 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    shes cute but no point =.= die liao

    Comment by neothoron
    15:30 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I didn't know her at all before reading this article...

    Still, I can't help but feel sad.

    Please rest in peace, now.

    Comment by CrimsonTears
    14:55 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Half of the comments on this page either disturb or disgust me.

    Comment by Anonymous
    16:15 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (+0.2)

    Welcome to the internets

    Comment by Anonymous
    16:16 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Honestly... even if I didn't know who she was I find it sad, the only people who should ever die are the ones who wish it upon others in my opinion.

    And yes I am fully aware a statement like that forces me on that list, but I don't care as I find people who make light of another's death to be the lowest scum possible.

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    Comment by metatron
    21:23 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    this is sad news :<

    Comment by Anonymous
    22:03 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I wonder if she dropped good loot.

    Comment by Anonymous
    00:07 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    lost -9000% exp.

    Comment by Nanasen
    20:52 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    It's sad seeing people type "Fuck the body etc." How can you even say that? Sure, you don't know her and don't give a witches tooth, but still, everytime you open your mouth like that a little bit of every human dies inside. And I'm not trying to be righteous and wish for world peace... Fucking test tube children don't know proper manners...

    Comment by TerrawindX2
    20:32 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    She had a good future, but she had lack of foresight.

    I don't think the internet was to blame. It has to be something else that drove her to insanity. I blame her family for being unssuportive enough or her friends who never took her seriously.

    But she has herself to blame for hanging herself; causing so much grief and pain just to prove a point or to please others. She lived a life to please others, and that is what actors are supposed to do, no matter how unfortunate that sounds.

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    Comment by softbanker
    12:54 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    What a waste of good pussy.

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    Comment by MaidNiac
    13:02 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Although i'm not a fan of Korean pop-cultures and soap operas..., i have to say;RIP to Jang Ja-yeon.

    Hope Jang Na-ra won't do something like this. She's too cute (and her voice is sweet) too die..

    Comment by Erml
    13:04 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Well that put a damper on my day.

    Comment by Anonymous
    14:01 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    disgusting 3d pig

    Comment by Anonymous
    22:49 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    a small part of me died inside

    Comment by SaruDa
    23:36 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    "The frequently stressful business of appearing in the public eye"

    Good job, Jin. The best ending to an article I've seen in a while.

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    Comment by unicogirl
    01:38 13/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Why does it seem like Cyber Bullying is accepted in Asian countries?

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    Comment by shinaykahn
    07:20 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    people should try to treasure their life more,easier said than done though

    Comment by Stormy001
    20:40 15/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    This, my friends so why psychology is crucial. Like it or not, what's in our heads and emotions (EQ) tend to make what we are today and tomorrow. Moreso, since the artists tend to be very sensitive people. The very same gift they have that enables them to act emphatically with their character also can be weapon of their own destruction.

    RIP.

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    Comment by Anonymous
    04:31 19/01/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    FUCK YOU KOREAN NETIZEN WHO CAUSED HER DEATH! WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND MOTHERFUCKERS!!!!

    Comment by Chen
    06:23 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Okay, okay... a human died. That's sad per definition. And you can't oppose it, unless you are an complete asshole. But for the love of god, look at the pics! It isn't _that_ sad.

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    Comment by Gourmet
    01:40 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    That's really sad. It seems like the Korean entertainment business isn't the best thing to be involved in. Though, I think there are other ways she could have solved her problems rather than just killing herself. I don't want to imagine the kind of stress she had on her.

    Comment by Anonymous
    02:33 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Her management is a fucking pain in the ass. Korean showbiz can be really vicious. There's no shortage of haters. She should've dropped stardom if she's having much trouble but unfortunately she had no will letting go.

    What a total waste. Let her sis sue the management company, but it's not gonna get her back to life.

    Comment by Anonymous
    00:58 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    fcuk, i thought it was the "Tsukushi Makino" from Japanese "Hana Yori Dango"

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    Comment by Muzaffar
    02:46 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Nothing much to say, a sad loss indeed...

    Comment by The ‘Original’ Oni
    04:33 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    "Jang had been suffering from depression and had undergone medical treatment for it during the past year."

    Maybe some of you want to try out the depression thing first and then see how you feel, before posting comments.

    Depression is a perception changing disorder that alters your values, your self-worth, and your enjoyment of every day things to the point that for some people life isn't worth it. No amount of 'pull yourself together', 'it's all in your mind', or any other dismissive comments, will make any difference and it's up to supportive counselling therapies, and/or medication and rest to help. It's probable this poor girl only got the meds and maybe some therapy, but she didn't get the rest....

    Comment by Anonymous
    03:05 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Jang Ja-yeon:

    Part of the solution to overpopulation.

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    Comment by Loli The Great
    12:34 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Depression, the number 1 killer in my opinion.
    This is a serious matter as well so i hope no one
    ridicules otherwise you are the said 'hater'.

    Comment by Anonymous
    10:54 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    At least she chose a respectable way to kill herself: hanging. Pills and wrist-slitting are for little bitches and emos.

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    Comment by xzeldax3
    11:03 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    usually people who are scared of dying do that.

    Comment by Anonymous
    10:53 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    If only more celebritys in america would kill themselves

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    Comment by Emc2Trooper
    14:49 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Kevin Federline.

    .........and Lindsay Lohan.

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    Comment by repure
    05:20 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    lindsay puhhhlease!
    fucking bitch/whore and still getting rich in the process ack!

    Comment by Hangmen
    05:42 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Paris Hilton, Ann Coulter, Michelle Malkin and Agnes Chan is listed in my "please become an heroine" list.

    Comment by Shimu
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    Comment by Aoshi
    11:05 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Tom Cruise would be a good start. Followed by John Travolta.

    Comment by IC DeaDPiPoL
    11:43 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    YES PLEASE!!!!

    Comment by Negativezero
    11:00 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I hate stories of suicide, so beautiful yet so troubled. RIP Jang.

    Comment by Anonymous
    11:10 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Atleast we can fuck the body

    Comment by jigga
    11:13 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    haha you're beyond disgusting. Are you why people commit suicide?

    Comment by Anonymous
    10:33 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    boo fucking hoo
    I'm glad that slutbucket is dead. Like some cock sucking whore in POP CULTURE would know how hard life is for normal people. We spend our days working for shit-tastic wages and many of us aren't attractive enough to get a relationship.

    GO RIDDANCE

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    Comment by Riot Gear
    16:32 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    i bet your parents and your grandparents sucked the most too because their child(that's you whoever you are Anonymous)grow up to be a sucky daft prick.

    Comment by HELL
    10:43 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Go kill yourself, prick.

    Comment by Anonymous
    10:55 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Sorry, I can't hear you with popcultures dick in your mouth.

    Comment by HELL
    12:41 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'm not even a fan of K/J-Drama, let alone of the pop culture.

    But you are a fucking idiot for finding joy from someone's driven into suicide, it is a fucking life.

    And wait, you can't "hear" someone talking in the internet? Should I even attempt a remark here, or just leave it to your idiocy.

    Comment by jigga
    11:13 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    LOL. You're as good as trash.

    Comment by Anonymous
    11:17 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    It sounds as if you are poorly-adapted to your environment. Maybe they should give you a Darwin Award instead. Perhaps a special Lifetime Unachievement award.

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    Comment by Doriinatriix
    11:12 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    GO RIDDANCE?

    And it's always sad to hear of a suicide. The conditions of the Korean entertainment industry look like they need some investigating...

    Comment by Anon
    11:25 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Obvious troll is obvious.

    Comment by Anonymous
    10:14 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Was there a fan on in the room? I'm thinking this was most likely fan death and not suicide.

    Comment by Hangmen
    00:15 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    OH SHI-, I'm so angry and outraged that I LOL'd.

    Comment by Anon
    10:31 09/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    seriously upset that I lol'd





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