Over the past two months, three young celebrities have been found dead in South Korea, creating a debate about the intense social pressures that young celebrities are subjected to in the country.
Last month, 28-year-old k-pop artist Goo Hara was found dead in his home. Previously, she had been attacked on social media.
In October, the 25-year-old k-pop idol Sulli, who had previously spoken out about internet bullying, also died. The cases have cast a shadow over the k-pop industry, which is one of South Korea's foremost cultural exports. It has also sparked a debate about internet bullying with celebrities.
The industry has also been shaken by several cases of sex crimes. At the end of November, two former members of k-pop groups were sentenced to prison for sexual abuse.