Trigger warning: suicide
South Korean actress Yoo Joo-eun has passed away on Monday, August 29,2022, in an apparent suicide.
Born on May 3, 1995, Yoo Joo debuted in the 2018 drama Big Forest and was best known for her role in 2019's Joseon Survival.
She was 27.
The unfortunate news was announced by her older brother through her Instagram account.
He wrote, as per Korean media outlet Soompi report, "On August 29, 2022, Joo-eun left this world to go to a comfortable place.
"For those who have the time, please say farewell to Joon-eun on her way. As per Joo-eun’s last request, I am sharing this post."
The post also included a note apparently written by Yoo, which her brother uploaded per her wishes.
The actress started her message with an apology to her loved ones, as well as an expression of gratitude for their love and support.
Here's the full message translated by Soompi:
"I am sorry for leaving first. I am especially sorry to Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Oppa [older brother] My heart screams that I don’t want to live. Life without me may be empty, but please live on bravely. I will keep watch of everything. Don’t cry. You’ll be hurt.
"I’m not sad at all in the slightest right now. I feel resolute and calm. I think it’s because I have thought of this for a long time.
"I’ve lived such a happy life that was more than I deserved. That’s why, it is enough for me. This is enough. So please live without placing blame on anymore.
"I’m not dead, so everyone, please live well. I hope many people are called to my funeral, and I want to see everyone for the first time in a while and check in on anyone who is having a hard time.
"I wanted to act so badly. Perhaps it was my all, and it was a part of me. However, living that life wasn’t easy. I don’t want to do anything else. That was so hopeless. Having something you want to do is a blessing, but I realized that only wanting to do that thing is a curse."
She continues, "God loves me, so he won’t send me to hell. He will understand my feelings and care for me going forward. That’s why, everyone, don’t worry.
"And to all my loving family and friends and my loves. Thank you so much for treasuring me and loving me. That was my strength and my smile. I lived with unforgettable memories until the end, so I think I’ve lived a successful life.
"Thank you for understanding and embracing me who was lacking and impatient. I’m sorry I can’t express it well. But you’ll still understand how I feel, right?
"And to all those precious relationships I’ve made, especially the teachers, I was so grateful, and I respected you all. Thank you so much for teaching me the many things in life."
She added, "Mom, Dad, I love you. Don’t cry. Please."
Yoo's funeral will be held on August 31, 2022 at the funeral hall of Ajou University Hospital in Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do South Korea.
Para sa mga nangangailangan ng kausap at tulong dahil sa kanilang mental health issues, tumawag lamang sa National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 1553, Landline (02) 7-989-8727 at cellphone number 0966-351-4518.