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K-pop fans grapple with enduring grief over idol suicides

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The article discusses the enduring grief and guilt felt by K-pop fans years after the suicides of idols Goo Hara, Sulli, and Jonghyun. Despite the industry moving on, fans continue to visit memorial sites and express their sorrow, highlighting the deep emotional impact these tragedies have had. The piece touches on the harsh environment faced by K-pop stars and the sense of responsibility fans feel towards them. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses the emotional impact of celebrity suicides on fans, which does not constitute a core AI industry event.

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K-pop fans grapple with enduring grief over idol suicides

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · David D. Lee ·

    K-pop moved on from Goo Hara, Sulli and Jonghyun’s suicides. Fans never did

    Every year for the past three years, Edward Sugiana has made the same pilgrimage from Vancouver to a memorial hall on the southern fringes of Seoul that has become one of K-pop’s most sacred and sorrowful sites. Inside a small private room, Post-it notes from fans cover the walls…

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