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Seo Se-won, “I got an IV and died of shock.”
According to diplomats, Seo Se-won suffered shock symptoms while receiving an IV at a hospital in Cambodia at 3 p.m. on the 20th (Korean time) and died of shock due to cardiac arrest. Age 68. Seo Se-won is said to have suffered from diabetes as a chronic disease during her lifetime, but it has not been revealed whether it was related to her death.
Broadcasters Seo Jeong-hee and Seo Dong-ju, who were in Korea, fell into deep sadness after hearing this sad news. Seo Jeong-hee is Seo Se-won's ex-wife, and Seo Dong-ju is the eldest daughter of Seo Se-won and Seo Jeong-hee. Regarding the news of Seo Se-won's death, an official from Seo Dong-joo's agency told Ten Asia, "Currently, Seo Dong-joo is very sad to hear the news," and "We are verifying the facts with the family." An official said that Seo Jeong-hee also reacted in disbelief to the news of Seo Se-won's death, saying, "It's probably fake news."
Seo Se-won was a broadcaster and producer who was active from the 1980s to the early 2000s, and enjoyed great popularity, but later became embroiled in a series of failed film investments and rumors of involvement in various incidents and accidents. Additionally, in 2009, he was sentenced to two years in prison, three years of probation, and a fine for manipulating stock prices and embezzling company funds. In June 2010, he was banned from appearing on KBS and left the entertainment industry to study theology and pursue a career as a pastor.
In 2015, he divorced Seo Jeong-hee, causing controversy once again. A video of Seo Se-won assaulting Seo Jeong-hee circulated on the Internet, and it turned out to be true. He was sentenced to six months in prison and two years of probation on charges of assault against Seo Jeong-hee. It is said that a year after her divorce, she remarried a haegeum player 23 years younger than her and moved to Cambodia to engage in media and real estate business and pastoral activities.
The deceased had a son, Seo Dong-ju, and a son, Seo Dong-cheon, with Seo Jeong-hee, and had a daughter through his second marriage.
Astro member Moonbin was found dead at his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul around 8:10 pm on the 19th. Fantagio, his agency, said, "Moonbin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky. Astro members who have been together for a long time, fellow artists and employees of Fantagio are all deeply mourning the passing in great sadness and shock." reported.
In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, Moonbin's funeral will be held as quietly as possible with only family, friends, and company colleagues attending. Moonbin's parents and his younger sister, Moon Soo-ah of the girl group Billy, are guarding the funeral in sorrow. Astro member Cha Eun-woo was carrying out a schedule in the United States, but quickly returned to Korea after hearing the sad news. MJ, who was serving in the military, also received emergency leave and visited the funeral. Jinjin and Sanha, along with member Rocky who left Astro, are also guarding the funeral.
Broadcaster Jang Sung-gyu, actor Kwon Hyuk-soo, musical actor Kim Ho-young, BTS RM, singer Hyorin, EXID Hani-Hyerin, broadcaster Hong Seok-cheon, and singer Kim Jae-joong expressed their condolences upon the news of Moonbin's death.
In response to Moonbin's death, singer and actress IU mourned the deceased by requesting that the interview regarding the movie 'Dream' (directed by Lee Byung-hun), which was conducted this morning, be delayed until after the funeral.
Girl group Le Seraphim canceled their appearance on JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' scheduled for the 20th, and Mnet's 'M Countdown' was held calmly with most of the performers wearing black and white costumes to pay tribute to Moonbin. MCs Miyeon and Jooheon also paid tribute to the deceased and hoped for a peaceful resting place.
The deceased's funeral was set up at Seoul Asan Hospital in Pungnap-dong, and the funeral will be held on the 22nd.
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
