Copycat suicide: Jang Chae-won ends life

Oh. This is so sad. Again, we have to report the news of another tragic death.

Transgender entertainer, Jang Chae-won committed suicide on October 3rd.  Upon hearing the news of the Choi Jin-shil’s death, ‘next Harisoo” told a friend that she understood what she must have been going through. Later that night at 20:17, the 26 year old left a message on her Cyworld stating “I’m sorry mom, next time I’ll do better.” Using the same method, Jang Chae-won was found dead in her bathroom at 22:50.

Rest in peace.

Please….no more.

129 Responses to “Copycat suicide: Jang Chae-won ends life”


  1. 1 homolicker October 8, 2008 at 3:26 am

    Thats really terrible and sad, its such a shame.

  2. 2 rellalove October 8, 2008 at 4:05 am

    RIP T^T

  3. 3 YUNJAE Love October 8, 2008 at 5:16 am

    omg…why is this happening again and again?!!
    there’s so many suicides by stars in korea lately…though i cant understand why they did it,but its really sad to read news like these more than once a week !
    rip,jang chae won.

  4. 4 Fleep♥ October 8, 2008 at 6:22 am

    like i said before these stars need to learn its not shameful to talk about their worries with a shrink. it could save lives. and on the money side of things perhaps their managers should be watching out for them because if their star dies their money drys up.

  5. 5 Minju October 8, 2008 at 8:10 am

    omg that used to be a guy?!

    eww and he/she looked scary as a chick!

    emo..

  6. 6 calvin October 8, 2008 at 9:04 am

    @izzy

    This is really sad… but I don’t know if the first picture will really help her image on Popseoul… because I was also really turned off by it… her eyes are kind of scary, really too big, and reminds me of that madagascar baby lemur…

    in any case, still, this is really sad. rip, though, I didn’t know who you were.

  7. 7 Vamp Charisma October 8, 2008 at 9:26 am

    Wow, this is depressing. It’s one after another. Don’t these people value their own lives? It’s simply too tragic.

  8. 8 toocutedoggy October 8, 2008 at 10:35 am

    WOW , scary looking esp the bags….. 0.0 ….

    but of coz respect for the dead ….R.I.P ><

  9. 9 hi October 8, 2008 at 10:45 am

    that’s funny LOL

  10. 10 Korean Ajusshi October 8, 2008 at 11:14 am

    Thsi celebs isn’t the only one copycatting CJS’s suicide. There are reports that three or four ordinary Korean citizens, men and women, also followed her.

  11. 11 cattleya October 8, 2008 at 11:50 am

    it is expected that many will follow CJS’ suicide. that is why i consider suicide a selfish act. CJS(R.I.P.) is a pillar in the industry, she who had risen from a fall, eventually killed herself. definitely that would influence those who are having mental illness and add to that the stressful life in Korea. and i know there will be more suicide cases this year compare when Lee Eun Joo killed herself. CJS is a well-respected actress and has been in the industry for 20 years…her suicide could influence many people…even those in the same industry that she was in.

    i only hope that those celebrities who had had unsuccessful projects who are depressed because they do not have receive offers to have a series or movie will not simply feel self-pity and will follow CJS.

    i had enough of this suicide thing…it is freaky when it is not Halloween yet!

    R.I.P.

  12. 12 Elizabeth October 8, 2008 at 12:00 pm

    is anyone providing any of these stars mental health counseling. somebody needs to address these issues. i think this is horrible.

  13. 13 cattleya October 8, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    oh my there is another one who just committed suicide on the 7th. he is a model/talent named KIM JI HOO.

  14. 14 glue2gether October 8, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    Entertainers are simply human. No different from the general public. Everyone of us are living under pressure. Various pressures.

    Don’t say that it only happens to entertainers. Don’t say that entertainers lead the trend, or the domino effect. People should be responsible for themselves respectively. They were all over 18! No other people should be blamed for in these circumstances.

    The media and the citizens only concerned about the trend set by whom and whom, and sympathy going to whom and whom. Why don’t give positive alternatives to educate the public?

    Three important messages should be transmitted to the public to stop the trend:

    (1) They were wrong! Those committing suicide were completely wrong! What they did was a big mistake.

    (2) If mentally ill, seek counselling and follow through expert’s instructions.

    (3) Only those who can get through difficulties would be highly regarded in the society.

    Sympathy alone is no use to stop the trend.

    Only do the correct messages help!

  15. 15 tashii October 8, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    If it wasn’t for the fact that it’d be really disrespectful to criticise a person who’d just passed away, I would have LOOOOVED to go into a long rant about how the strategic camera angle and photoshopped eyes in the first picture… REALLY TURNS YOU OFF.

  16. 16 chichi October 9, 2008 at 1:39 am

    oh god. everytime i go to popseoul, another human has ended his/her life. What’s wrong with korea?

    RIP.

  17. 17 Doraemon October 9, 2008 at 7:59 am

    whoa, those are some freaky eyes.
    i dont get it, why did she/he ended his/her life?
    its soo random….

  18. 18 bronxbaby101 October 9, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    HOW DARE U CALL IT A COPY CAT SUICIDE! THAT IS SO DIRESPECTFUL AND YOU SHOULD WRITE AN APOLOGY ARTICLE!

  19. 19 aminjayp October 9, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    um…. again? well, is it easy to end up like this?

  20. 20 Silverlenses October 10, 2008 at 4:43 am

    Rest in peace!

    It’s so sad…

  21. 21 ize101 October 10, 2008 at 9:58 am

    what is this? a new trend in
    korea right now!?

    do they really wanna play with
    their lives like that?

  22. 22 JULIO October 10, 2008 at 2:45 pm

    Seriously, something needs to be done. Being alarmed about the deaths is not enough. these events are depressing. they should have resident psychologists/ counselors or anybody to talk to. geez.

  23. 23 propertyof1tym October 10, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    koreans have serious issues…i’m serious, they need some licensed psychologist, some REAL Psychologist.

  24. 24 aina October 11, 2008 at 11:38 am

    her face is scary…sorry.

  25. 25 CHEE October 11, 2008 at 12:23 pm

    She or he was so pretty. Why?

    Rest in peace with love.

  26. 26 majarot October 23, 2008 at 8:25 am

    I think people should stop posting those hurtful comments so this things can be avoided… So sad to know that many Korean celebrities are committing suicide because of stupid rumors and comments posted on the internet and anywhere by those crazy people…

  27. 27 nodamehime March 11, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    seriously people. value your life. it’s not the end of the world if you feel depressed or someone has been saying bad things about you or even if your having trouble with material things (money). What are your friends for? Don’t you people think that you’re insulting your friends because you don’t trust them enough to share your problems with them? or ask them for advise and help for that matter. these series of deaths are really depressing for families and others who hear the news. Be proactive people. There are millions of things that you can do to cope with everyday problems.

    think of how your moms suffered just to bring you to this world. how would they feel and think if you’ll end it this way (by suicide)? I think it’s being insensitive in a way. Think about the families that were left behind as well….

    RIP to the departed. but please people. stop. reflect. have a break if necessary and stay away from the limelight, if this causes stress to you. don’t take your life for granted. it’s a gift. strive to live a happy life and be contented.


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