The funeral was initially closed to the media and fans, but SM Entertainment later allowed fans in to bid farewell. Thousands of fans have also paid tribute to her online.
A true trailblazer. Even if she can't hear it anymore, I hope it will comfort her a little on her way. Reporting by Yvette Tan and Wonsang Kim. K-pop star Sulli found dead aged Gangnam: The scandal rocking the playground of K-pop. K-Pop star quits tour due to 'extreme anxiety'. Image source, Getty Images. Sulli first entered the Korean entertainment industry at the age of The year-old died at home on Monday.
From trainee to popstar. Warning: Third party content may contain adverts. Struggles and trolling. Female Kpop stars are expected to maintain a wholesome image. Sulli defied this. Image source, EPA. Sulli has been described by her fans as someone who spoke out for women's rights. Sulli was an outspoken , and thus controversial , figure in South Korea. She garnered fierce criticism and praise for taking staunchly feminist stances, like when she spoke out against objectification earlier this year, or when she appeared in public without a bra, saying she simply felt more comfortable without one.
She was also one of the rare K-pop stars to talk openly about her romantic relationships, as well as her struggles with mental health issues and cyberbullying she even hosted on a South Korean talk show about the latter subject titled, The Night of Hate Comments. Newswire Powered by. Close the menu. Rolling Stone. Log In. To help keep your account secure, please log-in again.
Sulli's former f x bandmate, Amber Liu, has posted her shock at what's happened. Sorry everyone. Thank you for your thoughts. Sulli was known for being outspoken and breaking the K-pop mould. She was involved in the so-called "no bra" movement in South Korea - where women go braless to make a statement about expectations and judgement of their bodies. Sulli was good friends with K-pop star Jonghyun, who took his own life aged If you or someone you know are feeling emotionally distressed, these organisations offer advice and support.
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