Kim Jong Suk, a prominent South Korean model and TV star has died after plunging from atop a high-rise apartment block in the city of Hanam, Gyeonggi province.
The celebrity’s demise brought forth a lot of well wishes and tributes online; however, it also brought along endless speculations as well.
Rumours of suicide as well as alleged allegations of him abusing his ex-girlfriend surfaced on social media. The celebrity’s family recently issued a statement regarding the matter and urged everyone to not share false information.
According to Kim Jong Suk’s sister, his brother had died after falling victim to an investment scam.
She wrote: “The false information spreading online is causing our family immense pain.”
In a lengthy post three days later, she disputed the rumours, instead declaring that her brother was left reeling after falling victim to an investment scam.
She said: “The claims that he barged into his girlfriend’s home drunk, caused a disturbance with a soju bottle, and jumped when the police arrived are not true.
“He was under extreme financial and emotional distress due to an investment scam committed by an acquaintance.
“Not only did he lose his entire fortune, but he also fell into debt from the fraud, making daily life difficult. He was exhausted from these circumstances and had been deep in thought for some time.”