MANILA, Philippines—A contestant for reality show Project KARA Ahn Sojin passed away in an alleged suicide, a report said.
Sojin was found unconscious in the garden of her apartment complex in Daegu Tuesday afternoon and was rushed to the hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival, SBS reported.
Police ruled her death as suicide and are currently investigating if she might have jumped to her death from the 10th floor of the apartment.
“We have concluded it to be suicide and we will be wrapping up the case. We did not find any traces of evidence that would suggest that it was something other than suicide. The family of the deceased are having a very difficult time, they want to send her off peacefully so there will not be any autopsy,” the police said.
No suicide note was found in her apartment.
Sojin was one of the seven hopefuls vying to become a member of famous girl group Kara. Her contract with DSP entertainment was not renewed a month ago.
DSP issued a statement to the press: “We suddenly heard of this unfortunate news today. It is so unfortunate. We will do everything we can to help her family.”
The hashtag #RIPSojin trended worldwide as K-pop fans from all over the world expressed their condolences for the departed talent. AJH
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