Why are there so many celebrity suicides in South Korea? What are the reasons for suicide?

by jxw1899 on 2010-10-27 15:30:36

Causes of South Korean celebrity suicides: 1. A large number of commitments that leave artists unable to catch their breath; 2. The power of public opinion, damage to reputation leading to depression and ultimately suicide; 3. The "anti-celebrity organization" is related to the wave of Korean celebrity suicides. The reasons for artist suicides are all very similar, mainly due to contracts and the level of fame. There are many speculations about the cause of Jang Ja-yeon's suicide, but the main reason involves her contract. Under the circumstances of the financial crisis, contracts are no longer able to satisfy every artist, meaning that many artists face unemployment. Moreover, the lives of artists are often extravagant, and if they are unable to afford the high cost of living, it is equivalent to facing a dead end. In addition to these factors, there are other reasons for these artists' suicides...