Remembering Sulli: Five Years Since Her Passing

It has been five years since the passing of singer and actress Sulli.

Born on March 29, 1994, Sulli was found deceased at her home in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on October 14, 2019. She was 25 years old.

Sulli's manager, unable to reach her after their last phone call the previous day, visited her home and discovered her lifeless body, subsequently notifying the police. By the time authorities arrived, Sulli had already passed away. Although no suicide note was found, a handwritten note expressing her feelings was discovered. An autopsy revealed no signs of foul play or homicide.

Fans continue to express their longing for Sulli on her social media accounts, leaving comments such as, "I hope you're happy in a place without malicious comments," "I miss you always," and "I can't believe it's been five years."

Sulli debuted in 2005 with the SBS drama 'Ballad of Seodong.' After her early career as a child actress, she debuted as a member of the idol group f(x) in 2009, furthering her entertainment career. She also pursued acting, appearing in the drama 'To the Beautiful You.'

After leaving f(x) in 2015, Sulli appeared in films such as 'Real' and continued her career as an actress and broadcaster. In 2019, she revealed on Naver V Live's 'Jinri Store' that she suffered from social anxiety and panic disorder. Sulli's plea, "Journalists and viewers, please be kind to me," revealed her vulnerability and evoked sympathy.

Lee So-jung, Ten Asia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr