The petitions also called for heavier punishments for online trolls and media outlets that spread falsehoods. After investigations, it was revealed that she committed suicide. “Such comments typically accuse female stars of being slutty and cheap, which does not really apply to male stars.”Sulli was rare among K-pop stars in that she vocally expressed her views on women’s rights in the public sphere, upending the entertainment industry’s expectations that they stay silent about their private lives or on divisive issues and remain “pure,” obedient and sexually desirable.When Sulli publicly expressed her support for the pro-choice movement and defended her decision not to wear a bra, she instantly became the target of anonymous misogynous comments.“There should be some standards on what constitutes misogyny and hatred, why it should be banned, and introduce bills that can regulate it,” Yoon said.For now, Korea has no law banning discrimination or inflammatory remarks in public.The NHRCK receives complaints and investigates when discrimination takes place, but it holds no legally binding force.Several anti-discrimination bills aimed at rooting out bigotry on such grounds as gender, disability and race have been submitted to the National Assembly since 2007, but they have never passed through the parliament due to strong resistance.Yoon also pointed out that the entertainment industry commercializing female stars’ sexuality as well as the media frenzy inducing hate comments need to be addressed together.Unfounded rumors that haunted Sulli were often picked up by news outlets and were further spread through media. So that’s why I completely fell apart.’Sulli, who debuted with f(x) in 2009, left the girlband on hiatus in July 2014, after struggling with the abuse and malicious comments she received online.She withdrew from the band officially a year later and turned her attention to acting, although Sulli made her solo debut in June this year with her single album Goblin.Sulli was close friends with SHINee star and SM Entertainment label-mate Fans of the talented star have shared their heartbreak and condolences on social media as they come to terms with the shock news.One fan tweeted: ‘Rest in peace for the beautiful and talented woman’, while other messages read ‘we lost another angel…’ and ‘You can finally rest now’.Sulli debuted as a member of the girl band f(x) alongside bandmates Victoria, Amber, Luna and Krystal in September 2009 with the single La Cha Ta.The Busan-born star had success with the girlband with songs including Pinocchio (Danger), Electric Shock and Hot Summer, before her hiatus was confirmed on 24 July 2014.In addition to her successful music career, Sulli was an acclaimed actress, starring in Ballad of Seodong, The Pirates, Fashion King, Real To The Beautiful You and Hotel Del Luna.For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on What is the 'hurtful and offensive' new 'Holocaust Challenge' on TikTok?TikTok boss quits after Donald Trump threatened to shut down appWhat is the 'hurtful and offensive' new 'Holocaust Challenge' on TikTok?TikTok boss quits after Donald Trump threatened to shut down appWhy you need to be thinking about training for your career NOWCardi B says there are three words she ‘hates’ that she will never rap in her songsChristina Aguilera drops stunning new video for Mulan song Reflection 22 years after the last oneCardi B’s label was scared to put out WAP because it was too explicit
I’ve had panic disorder ever since I was young.‘There were times when close people… Some of my closest friends have left me. A member of the South Korean girl group f(x) Choi Jin-ri, also known by her stage name Sulli, is seen in this photo obtained October 16, 2019. I didn’t feel like I had anyone on my side or anyone who could understand me. However, police are also exploring other possibilities. When a controversy surfaced, news outlets would again report on the controversy, inviting more hateful comments and generating more online traffic.“The press played a role in creating a cycle of producing and amplifying gossip, prejudice and malicious comments,” said Choi Jin-bong, a media communications professor at Sungkonghoe University.“While the freedom of press must not be controlled, media outlets themselves should establish a system that can monitor and filter out gossip-mongering and provocative contents,” he said. On top of high pressure and intense competition that K-pop stars face from an early age, Sulli’s death …