The circumstances around the tragic death of K-pop star Sulli continue to be quite mysterious and surrounded by massive speculation after reports came out that she had taken her own life.

The news was met with a lot of speculation from the K-pop community, while others pointed out that this was nothing out of the ordinary for this corner of the entertainment world, known for being very stressful for everyone involved, others claimed trolls were bullying her.

And now, Sulli’s manager has revealed that the star was dealing with severe depression, and was the target of constant online bullying.

It is not known if that is what led her to the drastic decision to take her own life, but many are speculating that her death was indeed tied to the reported bullying.

Additionally, there have been many comments linking the sad passing of her good friend Jonghyun, another K-pop icon, who killed himself in December 2017.

Fans from all over the world have been talking about mental health-related issues and wondering if there is anything that could be done to save the young star.

A viral note read, “She didn’t commit suicide; she was killed by society. People need to stop bullying. Sulli, I hope that you’re now in a better place. A place where you can finally be yourself. You don’t deserve what society did to you, and society doesn’t deserve you. You smiled even though you were going through tough times, and you laughed even though what we had said hurt you. You really are an angel sent by God, but we were all too ignorant and involved in our little world to see it. I miss you, and you will forever remain in my heart.”

Sulli was quite prominent in her sphere and was one of the better-known celebrities in K-pop. Many have stepped forward to express their condolences, and the incident has managed to take the music world by storm.

Sadly, it is far from the only similar case in the K-pop world, as the scene continues to be plagued by many problems related to the well-being of the singers and other stars involved.

Some have even suggested that a more drastic approach might be needed to address the situation for good, though it is not clear what that might be

In any case, many have expressed their hopes that the incident will not have any similar follow-ups, as has happened in this industry at some points in the past.

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Gina Rodriguez has been under some heavy fire ever since she shared an Instagram story of herself rapping to “Ready or Not” by the Fugees.

And while there was nothing wrong with her singing skills, many were disappointed with her seemingly casual use of a racial slur — she used the N-word.

Some of her backers have pointed out that she was singing along to the original lyrics, and did not seem to mean any harm with what she was saying.

It did not take long for Rodriguez to respond to the backlash with two apologies, and she deleted the story altogether.

Shortly afterward, she posted another story to her Instagram account, in which she apologized to her fans for the way she had used the term, and insisted that she did not want to stir up any controversy with her actions.

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She added that this was one of the songs she had grown up on and loved it too much. Rodriguez claimed to have gotten carried away a little bit, but it does not look like there was any significant harm done by her actions.

She said: “I just wanted to reach out and apologize. I am sorry. I am sorry if I offended anyone by singing along to The Fugees to a song I love that I grew up on. I love Lauryn Hill. And I really am sorry if I offended you.”

She later explained: “In song and in real life, the words that I spoke should not have been spoken. I thoughtlessly sang along to the lyrics of a favorite song, and even worse, I posted it. The word I sang carries with it a legacy of hurt and pain that I cannot even imagine. … I have some serious learning and growing up to do, and I’mI’m so deeply sorry for the pain I have caused.”

Some people have commended her for at least being honest about the way things went down, and deciding to apologize instead of hiding or even doubling down on her actions, as some celebrities have done in the past.

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The Love & Hip Hop: Miami star Amara La Negra, who is Afro-Latina, had this to say on the use of the N-word: “If people are sensitive about the word, then it shouldn’t be put in so many songs.”

Wendy Williams called out the Jane the Virgin actress while on her BET show where she shared: “There are certain things you don’t do. Just because you’re cool with people doesn’t mean you have the pass … I don’t remember the last time I called an Italian person, the W-word. It rhymes with bop. You don’t do that, and I like Italian people, and the men are particularly hot!”

Many dragged Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez into the debate and asked why can they say the word “ni*ger” and Rodriguez cannot.

Rodriguez has not further commented on the incident afterward, and she seems to be trying to put it behind her and move on with her career at this point.

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The K-pop world is going through yet another tragedy, after renowned singer Sulli, whose real name is Choi Jin-ri, was found dead earlier this week.

The 25-year-old was discovered on the floor of her own home near Seoul, and the exact circumstances of the death remain unclear for now, but several media outlets point to suicide.

She was very open about her struggles with her mental health issues and spoke about the fact that she had panic disorders at a young age.

While on the reality TV show, Jinri Store, she confessed: “Even close people left me. I was hurt by them and felt there was nobody who understands me, which made me fall apart.”

The young singer hit stardom in 2009 as a member of K-pop group, f(x), and decided to go solo after the release of the group’s fourth album, 4 Walls, in 2015.

Authorities have released a statement saying that the “Goblin” singer had not responded to any phone calls for a long time, and she was last contacted on Sunday successfully before she was discovered.

Seongnam Sujeong Police Department had this to say: “[Sulli] seemed to have lived alone in the house, and no signs of a struggle or forced entry has been identified to suggest homicide. The investigation is ongoing, and we won’t make presumptions about the cause of death.”

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Many of the singer’s fans are in distress over the horrific incident and have been actively discussing it on social media.

There is a lot of speculation about what exactly happened, and many of Sulli’s followers have been posting various crazy theories on the web actively.

However, authorities have urged people to be more respectful in light of the circumstances, noting that Sulli’s friends and relatives would probably not appreciate these discussions all too much.

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Various tributes were posted all over the Web following Sulli’s death, and this type of content has been encouraged by people close to her, according to reports.

Former bandmate Amber J. Liu took Twitter to share these words: “Due to recent events, I’ll be putting on hold my upcoming activities. Sorry, everyone. Thank you for your thoughts.”

However, much remains under speculation, and it looks like this is going to be the case for quite some time.

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Sulli was an important name in the world of K-pop, and her passing came as a major surprise to many of her followers.

This is far from the first unexpected death in the world of K-pop, leading to active discussions about the lifestyle these singers have, and the challenges they have to face on a regular basis.

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