Song Jae-rim and the Haunting Truth Behind South Korea's Entertainment World

Latest in a string of shocking celebrity losses in South Korea, Song Jae-rim died by suicide on November 12 at young age of 39. South Korea has one of the world's highest suicide rate. The nation's entertainment industry is no stranger to this brutal reality. Amid high expectations from fans and industry power brokers alike, South Korea’s entertainment industry remains a high-pressure environment. Over the years, the K-entertainment industry has lost many young performers.