Yu-ri Kim
Encyclopedia
Yu-ri Kim was a South Korea
n fashion model, who was active from late 2000s to early 2010s. Despite being considered one of the most promising models in the runway
scene in South Korea, she died in the middle of her career after allegedly committing suicide.
and began professional modeling in 2007 when she participated in a modeling contest. During her short career she modeled mainly in the runway scene, walking for numerous fashion brands. She also had an endorsement deal with a car brand in 2009.
Her mother died of heart attack in 2009, and her father died of cancer in early 2011. After that, her grandmother was her only remaining family member.
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Prior to her death she had posted multiple articles about her struggles with being able to be "super skinny" on her blog, which were noted after her death. She allegedly committed suicide by taking poison.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n fashion model, who was active from late 2000s to early 2010s. Despite being considered one of the most promising models in the runway
Runway (fashion)
Runway or catwalk describes a narrow, usually flat platform that runs into an auditorium, used by models to demonstrate clothing and accessories during a fashion show In fashion jargon, "what's on the catwalk" or similar phrasing can refer to whatever is new and popular in fashion.- Exclusive...
scene in South Korea, she died in the middle of her career after allegedly committing suicide.
Biography
Kim was born in SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
and began professional modeling in 2007 when she participated in a modeling contest. During her short career she modeled mainly in the runway scene, walking for numerous fashion brands. She also had an endorsement deal with a car brand in 2009.
Her mother died of heart attack in 2009, and her father died of cancer in early 2011. After that, her grandmother was her only remaining family member.
Death
On April 18, 2011, she was found dead at age 22 in her flat located in Samseong-dongSamseong-dong
Samseong-Dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-See also:*COEX Convention & Exhibition Center*POSCO*Bongeunsa*Dong of Gangnam-gu*Kimchi Field Museum-External links:...
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Prior to her death she had posted multiple articles about her struggles with being able to be "super skinny" on her blog, which were noted after her death. She allegedly committed suicide by taking poison.
See also
- Suicide in South KoreaSuicide in South KoreaSuicide in South Korea occurs at the highest suicide rate among the 30 OECD countries, having recently surpassed Japan's rate. The toll of suicide deaths in South Korea has doubled in the last decade....
- List of models who died during their careers in the 21st century