IU's "Peach" star… The late Sulli, a youth taken by hate comments ★ 7th anniversary [Star Issue]

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It has been seven years since the late Sulli (real name Choi Jin-ri), an actress and former member of the girl group f(x), left us.

Sulli was found dead at her home in Sujeong-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on October 14, 2019. She was 25 years old at the time of her death.

At the time, Sulli had been actively working, with a broadcast recording schedule already planned. Her manager attempted to contact her after a phone call the day before her death but could not reach her, leading him to visit her home where he discovered her body. Police responded to the scene after receiving a report and confirmed the situation. A handwritten note expressing Sulli's state of mind was found. An autopsy revealed no signs of criminal involvement.

Sulli first entered the entertainment industry as a child actress in 2005, appearing in the SBS drama "The Ballad of Seodong." She officially debuted in 2009 as a member of the girl group f(x), alongside members including Krystal (real name Jung Soo-jung), Amber, Victoria, and Luna. The group released numerous hit songs, including "LA chA TA," "Electric Shock," "First Love Tooth," "NU ABO," and "Hot Summer." However, Sulli left f(x) in 2015.

In particular, Sulli gained popularity as the "original fruit-juice beauty" for her adorable visuals resembling a peach. Her close friend, singer and actress IU, released a song titled "Peach" in 2012, which she said was inspired by Sulli. The song experienced a poignant rise on music charts after Sulli's passing.

Additionally, Sulli delivered passionate performances in numerous works, including the drama "You're Beautiful" (2012) and the films "Pirates: The Last Rebel" (2014), "Fashion King" (2014), and "Real" (2017).

On top of this, Sulli was active as a "versatile entertainer," including in variety shows. However, tragically, the late star suffered greatly from hate comments during her lifetime. She even paused her activities once in 2014, and in 2019, she served as an MC for the JTBC2 variety show "Night of Hate Comments." Furthermore, Sulli had appealed through her social media, stating, "I don't like being cursed at. I hope you could speak a little more warmly."

Her final work is the 2023 Netflix original documentary film "To Jin-ri (Persona: Sulli)," which was released posthumously after Sulli's death. The film featured Sulli's last interview and sparked significant attention.

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