Park Yong-ha discovered dead at home
by javabeans
Breaking news: Park Yong-ha was discovered dead at his Nonhyun-dong, Seoul, home on the morning of June 30. I’ll update with details if/as they become available.
I am in utter shock. WHAT?
Park Yong-ha died at the age of 32, having debuted fifteen years ago in youth shows like KBS’s 1995 Love Blossoms in the Classroom and 1996’s Start. He shot to fame with 2002’s Winter Sonata, which made him a household name and a “Hallyu star.” He used that fame as a springboard a singing career in Japan, where he enjoyed quite a lot of popularity. He had a successful drama hit in 2008’s On Air, and totally stole my heart in 2009’s Story of a Man, which is one of my favorite dramas EVER.
Most recently, Park Yong-ha was cast alongside Yoon Eun-hye in the high-profile drama remake of Hong Kong film Tian Mi Mi, tentatively titled Love Song.
This is just… awful. Horrible and unexpected. Currently they are not ruling this a suicide, but that’s the foremost presumption.
UPDATE
- The evening prior to his death (29th), Park missed a meeting with drama producers for his upcoming project Love Song. His manager couldn’t get in contact with him.
- One producer said that they had seen Park occasionally in a down mood, but attributed it to news of Park’s father suffering from cancer. His father recently moved back home from the hospital after his stomach cancer was deemed late-stage.
- Park reportedly died from hanging. He was found by his mother in his room with a cell phone cord around his neck.
- Around 12:40 am, he was with his father, massaging his father’s legs. Park told him “I’m sorry” over and over. He then went into his room, where he was found in the morning.
- Producers of Love Song are “in panic mode” because Park’s passing leaves them without a lead. Yeah, eff you producers.
- Park had said in an interview that he suffered from depression, which was exacerbated by prolonged promotional activities abroad.
- One friend says, “There’s no way to know the real reason, but when I met Park a few months ago, he seemed depressed.” His father’s illness made things worse.
- Park’s Story of a Man co-star Park Shi-yeon (currently acting in Coffee House) reportedly received a “huge shock” from the news and “is in very bad condition.” She is so distraught that there’s concern she won’t be able to continue filming.
- Park Shi-yeon spoke with Park on the phone yesterday, but thought he sounded normal.
- And the media frenzy begins. That photo is from outside Park’s home.
- The parade of celebrity visits is also just beginning, with stars coming to pay their respects to Park, whose body was transferred to a Kangnam hospital. It’s morning in Korea now, and this will likely continue all day. I won’t be posting on it, but you can rest assured there’ll be plenty of media there as well.
- His death is even more perplexing because he had made plans to meet friends later in the day.
- Park’s last phone call (or one of his last) was reportedly with DBSK’s Hero Jaejoong, with whom he’d grown closer as he gave the latter advice about pursuing singer activities in Japan. Jaejoong is currently recording in the U.S. and said, “I spoke with him on the phone yesterday, and his voice sounded so bright. I didn’t feel he was at all different from his normal self. We agreed to have a drink together when I got back to Korea. I’m in such shock.”
- Park’s last twitter message was posted Saturday the 26th (http://twitter.com/yonaaaaaa) and was about the World Cup. “We lost. But they did well. clap clap clap~ Everyone, let’s clap with warm hears for our national soccer team, who return with heavy steps. Good job!!”
- Park had just come back from a tour in Japan. The day before that (the 25th), he tweeted, “How could they know to come to the airport and see me, and at such a late hour? ^^ I didn’t tell anyone but how could they know? keke. Impressive~ Anyway, thank you for coming to see me!! Tomorrow at the concert I’ll have to ask, ‘Who came to the airport yesterday?~~’ keke See you tomorrow ^^”
- In an interview last year while promoting his movie The Scam, Park said, “I’ve suffered from insomnia for the last ten years. I’m rather sensitive. If something bothers me I can’t sleep until it’s resolved.” He added, “I’m envious of people who can sleep well. I think sleep is needed for good mental health.”
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201 mafilee
June 29, 2010 at 6:49 PM
This is a totally shocked news that i'm not expecting to receive on my morning news..
I just read news he will join YEH for new drama..
now with this tragic news..i really just can't believe it..
I know JB also in a big shocked..this guy capture our heart with story of a man aka slingshot..first ever drama that i watched him act.. and he left with a good drama and memory to me..R.I.P to Park Yong Ha...You will always be in my mind..
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202 anna
June 29, 2010 at 6:50 PM
This is really unexpected! Suicide! I really had wished it wasn't that. I feel extremely sad for his mother. Not only did her son committed suicide, her husband is on his last stage of cancer. :( I hope her all the best.
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203 amg01
June 29, 2010 at 6:50 PM
Another Bright Star Is Gone!!!!!!!!!
What a horrible tragedy. May God rest his soul and give peace to the ones left behind!!!!
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204 hanneebuff
June 29, 2010 at 6:50 PM
This is such a terrible news. I just read about his project with Yoon Eun Hye yesterday and then I read this one this morning! I am getting goosebumps all over.
As followers, we can never really tell what's going on in their mind. With the good reviews of The Story of a Man, his success in Japan and the upcoming project with YEH, this is totally unexpected. This just proves that there is much more behind the smiles that they show to their fans.
I do hope that he will be the last. Maybe it's time for their industry to start acknowledging that this is an actual problem and find a solution for it. Start a counseling group session for the stars or something.
To the producers of the drama, I am quite disappointed with their reaction. Is money making more than a lost life?
Condolences to the family and friends of Park Yong Ha and to the Korean drama industry as well. They lost another great actor.
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205 baba
June 29, 2010 at 6:51 PM
may he rest in peace...he is now free!!
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206 julieng
June 29, 2010 at 6:51 PM
So sad, human life is so precious. My mother in law has last stage cancer, she feels pain and torture everyday and she stills want to live for her family. Why he ended his life so easily? Leaving a sick father and a suffering mother. Hopefully she manages to survive this sadness and nightmare. RIP to the family and fans.
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207 vern529
June 29, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Absolutely....completely....stunned!!! I'm just so upset, I can't even think straight.
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208 tildy
June 29, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Oh no. This is terrible and deeply saddening. I can't imagine what his family and friends are going through right now. RIP.
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209 lettuce
June 29, 2010 at 6:52 PM
WHATT??
I'm here to express my shock and pay my respect to him. this is unbelievable news and the suicide trend among Korean celebs is really distressing. makes me wonder how stressful being in the entertainment industry, plus that with all that fame and media craze and whatnot. I dunno if this is relevant with their depression, but being in the spotlight sure doesn't help.
I only saw him in Story of A Man, I think he's got great screen presence and good acting chops, and I was so looking forward to his next drama with YEH. Deep condolences to his family and friends. God help his soul. And lastly, quoting jb, "eff you producers."
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210 jnguyen
June 29, 2010 at 6:53 PM
i'm still finding it hard to process this ..i'm absolutely in utter shock.
sincerest condolences to his family.
rest in peace Park Yong Hwa, you will always be remembered ..
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211 Porcelain
June 29, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Omg...
I am lost for word... K-ent lost another bright star...
I want to ask why, but I guess there is no answer... I hope he find peace where he is now... I agree with JB that its perplexing if he had intended to meet friends later today... and if Park Shi Yeon and Jaejoong spoke to him prior and he sounded normal and bright. This is just so sad...
I really enjoy him as the gruffy PD in On Air and as the second lead in Winter Sonata... and was planning to watch Story of A Man... Now I guess I can only rewatch these...
RIP Park Yong Ha...
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212 jheart
June 29, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Rest in peace Park Young Ha.
I was crying non stop for few hours already . I keep refusing to believe in this cruel and sad truth.
It is real. OMG
God bless him and his family, his friends..
This is so heart breaking .
I hope he is in peace now.
But I'm so worried about the people who love him. How much painful they must feel right now.
T.T
Korean entertainment industry in particular and Korean sociey must changed . It is so depressing to see such a talented and kind actor committed suicide.
I really dont want to see any celebrities choose this tragic way to end their life anymore.
T.T
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213 danni
June 29, 2010 at 6:59 PM
Wow. Just wow, I seriously can't believe this. This is just shocking and really terrible. The worst part is that no one really seemed to notice what a hard time he seemed to be having. It's a shame that most people who are suicidal or depressed don't show any symptoms, even to those close to them. This is just a shame, rest in peace Park Young Ha, you will be missed.
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214 lia
June 29, 2010 at 7:00 PM
OMG!!!
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215 Sobia
June 29, 2010 at 7:04 PM
He will be missed by many...There are not many actors with his level of talent, and he brought joy and entertainment to a lot of people ... It's hard to believe that someone like him -- blessed in so many ways-- could be experiencing so much pain that he would be capable of suicide...But I hope he finds peace on the other side, and that his family does the same on this one...
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216 wen
June 29, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Its really sad to know about this news early in the morning.
Why must he choose this way to end his life? Why?
He was the first korean artist I have met in Singapore
Really had good impression of him....
Now I feel so sad and sorry about his death~
R.I.P. Park Yong Ha~ We will miss you.......... T.T
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217 dweji-tokki
June 29, 2010 at 7:05 PM
OMG!!! what a MAJOR SHOCKER.... this is really sad... he was such a great actor...
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218 Sere
June 29, 2010 at 7:05 PM
I'm in shock!
RIP
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219 Dahlia
June 29, 2010 at 7:06 PM
this is so sad :( I was looking forward to his kdrama Love SOng Rest in Peace Park Yong Ha,
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220 hanjanman
June 29, 2010 at 7:08 PM
WHAAATT!!??!!?? HIIIIIMM!!??!!?? WHHHYYYY!!??!!??
p.s. First time I've seen Belleza almost speechless. Mind you, with news like this, who wouldn't?
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221 tina
June 29, 2010 at 7:09 PM
i thought this was a really bad joke and screamed o my god when i saw the headline. he's one of my favorite actors. o god rip man.
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222 Leeleemoon
June 29, 2010 at 7:09 PM
It's so sad that all these stars think that suicide is the answer. Why are they all committing suicide? The Korean Entertainment Industry needs to look at themselves... the pressure they put on these stars and intense scrutiny at their every move and when they know someone is suffering from depression, give them the help they need! Poor Park Yong Ha. He was way too young to pass like that. What a loss of talent. I pray that his soul is at rest now and that his family may overcome this loss. It is just so sad...
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223 Brandi
June 29, 2010 at 7:10 PM
OH. MY. GOD.
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224 marbleloaf
June 29, 2010 at 7:11 PM
tragic...
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225 mimi
June 29, 2010 at 7:11 PM
I feel so bad for the family, especially his mother who found him. So sad.
I wish he could have reached out to someone... : (
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226 dramafreak19
June 29, 2010 at 7:11 PM
Poor Park Yong Ha...the poor, poor soul. I hope he rests in peace.
And I can totally believe that Park Shi Yeon is in serious shock, that girl is SUPER, SUPER sensitive. On a episode of Family Outing, the family played a prank on her where they were pretending to not get along with each other and the poor girl actually started crying! I really hope she's okay. I'm finally starting to like her.
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227 Shirls
June 29, 2010 at 7:11 PM
I can't believe this... I just can't. I'm in such a shock right now...
RIP Park Yong Ha. You were a great actor...
I hope his family will get through this.
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228 Hipployta
June 29, 2010 at 7:12 PM
What a horrible loss and a terrible choice. I'm so sorry for his family and all his friends. All of them are now going to question themselves and wonder if they could have saved him if they had noticed something...so terrible.
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229 jo
June 29, 2010 at 7:13 PM
I.CAN/T.BELIEVE.THIS.................................................
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230 simplesim
June 29, 2010 at 7:14 PM
Park Yong-ha, may your soul rest in peace. May God give comfort and strength especially to his parents and to his friends and everyone who mourn him. :-(
I echo ripgal, something need to be done about the Korean Entertainment industry! Please let his death be the last one for a long, long time! KBS, MBC and SBS please look after and TAKE CARE of your stars and get help for them! Actors are very special people as they are very emotional that's why they can act so well.
Kdramas are so addictive because of the intensity of feelings! It doesn't help that the actors are so very overworked (with hardly any sleep during filming) and all the promo after that! My sister made a wry joke that korean actors/actresses cry so easily becos they don't have enuf sleep!
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231 doozy
June 29, 2010 at 7:14 PM
in utter shock. so unexpected. I don't know what to say.
:(
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232 midwinter
June 29, 2010 at 7:16 PM
It is just so sad. OMG. I still can't believe this happened...
I liked him so much as an actor, he was great in Story of a Man.
And it is going to be so hard for his family and friends...
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233 Tammy
June 29, 2010 at 7:17 PM
I can't believe this. Why do people come to such extreme measure?
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234 [email protected]
June 29, 2010 at 7:18 PM
Im in shock!! still cant believe it is like something that has no logic at all, expecting see him in the Love Song Drama, the news around it OMG!!! So sad, really sad, such a good person, bright person.... we will miss you lots!!
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235 Kholic
June 29, 2010 at 7:19 PM
omg,this is so sad. I can't accept this.. Park Yong ha.. RIP.
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236 meenuby
June 29, 2010 at 7:19 PM
I....don't....can't....process this.....
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237 Phi
June 29, 2010 at 7:19 PM
I'm speechless.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
People noticed he was depressed but not enough to save the man, how sad.
RIP Park Yong Ha. You'll be terribly missed
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238 Pully
June 29, 2010 at 7:19 PM
I fell off my chair reading the title of the post. W.H.A.T !!!??
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239 Midori
June 29, 2010 at 7:21 PM
@87 what do the drugs in America have to do with this? Hello there a lot of artists in all countries that do drugs, America just don't hide it or condemn a person to certain death because of it! There worst things we American thinks warrants attention and it not the person who using drugs but the people who are selling it! Sorry, but suicide is not a major issue in America, that a fact! when it is committed it a shock because we just don't go to that extreme, especially celebrities. When a celebrities is found dead (murder is rude out first before suicide because it just uncommon in America! I I feels sorry for Park Yong HA but I'm more sorry for the country it self, your statement just prove that there no hope anytime soon, instead of focus on the issue that in Korea, you chose to comment about something so insignificant in another country! I take a person in Rehab over a person taking they life!
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240 Mel
June 29, 2010 at 7:22 PM
I cannot believe this.
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241 eelia
June 29, 2010 at 7:24 PM
Oh My god...at first i thought it is another drama gimmick..im really sorry to find out tt he really hav left us..my sincere condolence to his family n friends. RIP park yong Ha..u will always b a part in our memory..
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242 wwtg
June 29, 2010 at 7:24 PM
Oh..no..I was so excited to see him pairing with YEH. This is so sad, he is such an incredible and talented actor. Hope he can rest in peace and deepest condolence for his family.
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243 Jewels
June 29, 2010 at 7:25 PM
I'm totally shock and saddened. Why is is that it is their mother's that find them in that condition? My condolences go out to his mother and family. I am sad that his father who is suffering from end stage stomach cancer has one more thing in which he has to bear. I am also sorry for Park Young ha, who was suffering internally that he could not cope and had to end his life in such a horrible manner.
May he RIP, and may his family find strength to go on.
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244 Tammy
June 29, 2010 at 7:25 PM
I don't understand why he have to do that. He was doing so great. I know life is hard sometime, but I don't think killing yourself will help. It a selfish way letting go. I don't know what drive him to make such decision, but for those that are thinking of doin't the same don't. Think of the people that you love and there alway tomorrow. Just think that if the situation is hard, just let go of everything and go back to the basic and look down, don't look up and only see your problem and think of other that working hard just to get to the point where you're sincerest condolences to his family.
rest in peace Park Yong Hwa, you will always be remembered
For all out there, if you have not tell the person that you hold dear to your heart or someone you love that you love them, now is the perfect time to do so and tell them that you care. Sometime that other someone just need you to tell them . Please let live and love.
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245 brookeeve
June 29, 2010 at 7:28 PM
i pray for his family and friends. God bless them all. .
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246 Joanna
June 29, 2010 at 7:28 PM
SHOCKED. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS. D:
He was so awesome. D:
Rest in peace. ):
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247 MEIKO**** ^-^
June 29, 2010 at 7:29 PM
OMG!!!! omg...........
am so speechless..... :(
the headline of this story gave me a huge blow on my face!!! had to read it threee times!!!
I love the drama Story Of A Man and he did a good job there.....
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248 nitnotzz
June 29, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Not huge fan of him but still shocked and got goosebumps ... WHYYYYYY????!!
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249 Biscuit
June 29, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Wait. Wait. Wait.
THE PARK YONG HA!?
As in: Park. Yong. HA!?
I'm so shocked, I'm practically speechless.
I send my condolences to his family.
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250 Kay
June 29, 2010 at 7:33 PM
THIS IS A TERIBLE NEWS!!!
I hope his family and friend will be ok..
RIP PYH!!!
And poor PSY!!! She must be very depressed rignt now
Please be strong!!!
Things will get better!!!
This role may be a big change in your career so FIGHTING!!!
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