After School alum Lizzy (real name Park Su-young) expressed feelings of depression during a live broadcast and made remarks implying suicidal intent, increasing fans' concern.
Lizzy held a live broadcast on her social media on the 28th to communicate with fans. During this process she said, "I had very severe depression," voiced her difficult feelings, and used extreme expressions about life several times, raising concern.
Lizzy said, "The life of an entertainer is one where everything gets exposed," and added, "I chose it because I was someone who hungered for attention, but even if I don't regret it, I end up blaming myself." She went on to say, "My depression was so severe that I talked about living or dying, and my platform account was suspended," adding to the shock.
In particular she said, "People ask why someone would die in such a good world, but living is so hard for me," and she showed tears. However, toward the end of the broadcast she repeated, "I'll try living once. I'll somehow try to live," showing she was trying to compose herself. Still, when statements such as "I really want to die" and "I don't care if I live or not" continued, fans offered comfort in the comments and urged her to seek professional help.
Lizzy also performed as a member of ORANGE CARAMEL, crossing music, variety and acting. However, after being fined 15 million won following a 2021 drunk driving rear-end collision, she halted activities and took time for reflection.
In response to these remarks, online messages of support have continued, saying, "Health comes first above all" and "Please remember you are not alone." Voices are growing that more careful protection and support are needed, given that entertainers can also experience emotional difficulties as individuals.<
[Photo] Lizzy SNS
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