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On Thursday, June 5, acquaintances of the South Korean model Kim Jong-seok posted stories mourning his death, thereby revealing that the Skip Dating show contestant had passed away at the age of 29. While the cause of the model's death has not been revealed, many fans and netizens were shocked by the sudden news of the same.
Many concluded that Kim Jong-seok passed away on June 4, and his funeral was held on June 6 at the funeral home in Hannam-si, Gyeonggi Province. However, several netizens suspected the validity of the news and speculated that it might be fake information. This especially began to brew over the internet when the model's public Instagram account was made private on the morning of June 6.
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Meanwhile, many also began to spread rumors surrounding his death. A lot of these rumors were potentially malicious as netizens stated that the cause of the model's death might be due to his personal life matters. However, according the South Korean media outlet, OSEN, his sister came forward to put an end to the same.
While she did not mention what rumors she had been referring to, she stated that she would soon be releasing a voice recording of the police and a friend who was with the police to clarify all speculations related to the model's death. Her statement through her Instagram account read:
"The community is spreading false information about Jong-seok, and it has caused significant pain to the bereaved family. The reason we haven't responded until now is that we hoped Jong-seok went to a good place, so we didn't refute the claims, and we never imagined such absurd content would circulate. It's not true."
She continued:
"Currently, the articles contain false information, and I have requested their deletion. I am preparing to organize and release the recorded statements from friends who were present with the police recordings regarding what the other party said to me last."
Kim Jong-seok's sister concluded her statement by expressing that any further malicious posts around the model and his death would be reported to the Cyber Investigation Division to proceed with legal action.
"Please refrain from further defamation for the sake of the deceased, and I kindly request that you delete any posts you have made... Please let the deceased rest in peace. Posts that were maliciously posted will be reported to the Cyber Investigation Division," she said.
Friends and family mourn the death of Dashu model and former Skip Dating show contestant, Kim Jong-seok
According to OSEN, on June 5, two friends of the South Korean model Kim Jong-seok posted about his death on their Instagram accounts, mourning their recent loss. The first friend, anonymous, referred to as Mr. A, stated that he was shocked by the news and expressed that he would continue to cherish him for the rest of his life.
In his statement, he wrote:
"My bro... When I heard the news that you left us yesterday, my heart shattered into pieces. I still can't believe that I won't be able to see your smiling face in the days to come. My heart is aching, but I am sincerely grateful for the time and memories we shared."
He continued:
"Every single day was filled with happiness, and every message exchanged was warm, supportive, and filled with love. All those moments were a blessing. Although you are no longer with us, you were a great gift to this world, and I will cherish you in my heart for a lifetime. Kim Jong-seok, I will always miss you. And I will always love you."
On the other hand, another friend, referred to as Mr. B also put forth a message grieving the death of Kim Jong-seok. He stated that he still could not believe the news and hoped that the model was at peace after his death.
In 2022, Kim Jong-seok appeared as one of the contestants for the tVN reality dating show called Skip Dating, which garnered him much attention from fans.
Following the news of his death, many fans have been mourning the model's death and paying condolences for his friends and family.
