Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of possible s**cide. Discretion is advised.
Kim Jong Seok, who was associated with the show Skip Dating, became a topic of discussion following his tragic passing. As a cast member of the show, he was known for his warm personality and charming presence, which resonated with many viewers.
His unexpected death on June 6th has left his fans and loved ones deeply saddened. His family has asked for privacy and has been working to address false rumors surrounding his death. They have emphasized the importance of focusing on the good memories he left behind and respecting their grief during this difficult time.
What happened to the Skip Dating cast, Kim Jong Seok?
Kim Jong Seok’s family members confirmed his death on June 6. However, the cause of his death wasn’t made clear at the time, which gave rise to many theories. As per Times Now News, he was first accused of physically attacking his girlfriend.
The authorities managed to de-escalate the situation at first, but he later took his own life by jumping off a tall building. This gave rise to the speculations that maybe Jong Seok committed suicide after a fight with his girlfriend.
However, on June 9, hoping to quash the rumours, Jong Seok’s sister revealed the real reason behind his death. She strongly denied the rumors that Jong Seok had died by jumping off the building where his girlfriend lived (via 8 Days).
His sister clarified that on that day, Jong Seok and his girlfriend were at different gatherings with friends. Jong Seok, unable to reach his girlfriend, went to her place to check on her, accompanied by a friend.
When they arrived, they found his girlfriend and some of her friends asleep. Jong Seok stayed behind to chat with the others. Later, he tried to wake his girlfriend up, which led to an argument.
His sister also shared that Jong Seok had been under intense stress after being swindled by a close friend, which wiped out all his savings and left him feeling deeply troubled. While the argument with his girlfriend wasn’t the main cause, the added pain of betrayal ultimately drove him to take his own life.
Kim Jong Seok’s family opened up about the tragic incident
Shortly after his death, his family had asked for privacy while they cope with the challenging time and has urged the public not to speculate about the circumstances of his death. They also stated that they plan to pursue legal action against those spreading false information.
Furthermore, Kim Jong Seok’s sister has appealed to people to stop circulating unfounded rumors about his personal life. She also mentioned that they plan to release official police recordings and statements from friends to clear up the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
As per All K Pop, on social media, Kim’s older sister wrote:
We are.. overwhelmed and heartbroken. But I’m seeing so many baseless and false claims spreading across online communities. At first, we chose not to respond, hoping Jong Seok could rest in peace.
She also warned of cyber investigations against false information. She further said about Kim Jong Seok:
But now, it has gone too far. I’ve requested the removal of these articles. We will soon release a summary of the police recording and a statement from the friend who was with him at the time. The false information spreading online is causing our family immense pain.
His family confirmed his death on June 6, which was also the day his funeral took place at Maru Park Funeral Home in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province. He was buried at Chuncheon Rest Garden and Yanggu Memorial Park.
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