Popular Korean singer Haesoo, 29, found dead; suicide suspected

Korean singer Haesoo

MUMBAI — Less than a month after K-pop star Moonbin took his own life at the age of 25, Korean trot singer Haesoo has reportedly died by suicide at the age of 29.

The singer was found dead in her hotel room. The South Korean police have found a suicide note in the room as well. The police withheld the identity of the singer.

Less than a month after #Kpop star #Moonbin took his own life at the age of 25, #Korean trot singer #Haesoo has reportedly died by suicide at the age of 29.

The South Korean police have found a suicide note in her room. pic.twitter.com/WHAntTq1jm

— IANS (@ians_india) May 15, 2023

She was set to perform at an event on May 20. Her demise came into light after the South Korean media outlet Koreaboo reported that they received calls from organisers stating that the singer won't be attending the scheduled event as she has passed away.

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Haesoo was a trot singer, a genre extremely popular in South Korea. She made her debut in 2019 and was growing her fan base following the release of her single album, 'My Life I Will'.

She was slowly becoming a household name after she appeared on South Korean shows, namely, The Trot Show, AM Plaza and Gayo Stage. Her performance on 'Immortal Song' took her popularity to new heights.