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K-Pop Star Goo Hara Left a Note Before Her Death, Police Say

K-Pop star Goo Hara reportedly left a note in her home that was found after her death.

The 28-year-old entertainer passed away over the weekend at the young age of 28. Her cause of death has not been released at this time.

“A handwritten note that was pessimistic about her life was found on a living room table,” the South China Morning Post reports that the police said in a statement.

Earlier this year, the star released a statement after she attempted suicide. At that time, she was set to testify against former soccer player and ex Choi Jong Bum in a case involving abuse and blackmail.

Our continued thoughts are with Goo Hara‘s loved ones during this time.

K-Pop Idol Goo Hara's Agency Releases Statement After Her Tragic Death

Following the tragic news of the passing of South Korean idol Goo Ha-ra, also known as Hara, her Japanese agency Production Ogi has now released a statement via 8D Creative, a Korean entertainment agency.

Goo Hara was not affiliated with Korean agencies, Soompi reported on Sunday (November 24).

“Hello. We are here to deliver tragic and unfortunate news. Family members and friends of Goo Hara are deeply shocked and anxious at the moment. Therefore, we earnestly request that you refrain from writing speculative articles and spreading rumors. In addition, we ask the media and fans to refrain from making condolence calls. We apologize for conveying this sudden news, and we are sorry once again for requesting that [the media and fans] refrain from making condolence calls,” the agency said in a statement. (Translation via Soompi.)

Our thoughts are with Hara‘s friends and loved ones during this time.

If you or someone you know is in crisis in the United States, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. If you are international, please click here for a list of numbers to call in your country.

Goo Hara Dead - K-Pop Star Dies at 28

K-Pop star Goo Ha-ra, also known professionally as Hara, has found dead at her home in Seoul, South Korea at the age of 28.

Her cause of death has not been released, Variety reports.

Earlier this year, the star released a statement after she attempted suicide. At that time, she was set to testify against former soccer player and ex Choi Jong Bum in a case involving abuse and blackmail.

She was previously part of the five-part girl group Kara from 2008 to 2015. After that, she pursued a solo music career and took on various acting roles.

Our thoughts are with Hara‘s friends and loved ones during this time.