Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of possible s**cide. Discretion is advised.
Kim Jong Suk was a South Korean model and television personality who passed away at the age of 29 on June 4, 2025. His death was confirmed by his family on June 6, coinciding with his funeral held at Maru Park Funeral Home in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province.
He was laid to rest at Chuncheon Rest Garden and Yanggu Memorial Park. Since the cause of his death hasn’t been shared publicly, many people have been speculating and spreading rumors online.
Additionally, though fans and friends continue to mourn the demise of the South Korean model and reality star, rumors about a possible suicide have surfaced due to a connecting incident.
Details about Kim Jong Suk’s death
Korean media outlets reported that Kim Jong Suk was connected to a tragic incident in Hanam, Gyeonggi-do, before he passed away. The incident involved a man in his twenties who was accused of assaulting his girlfriend (via Times Now News).
Authorities were able to calm the situation down, but later, the man reportedly committed s**cide by jumping from the top of a tall building. On the other hand, the family has requested privacy during this difficult time and has asked the public to refrain from speculating about the cause of his death.
They have also indicated plans to release official information to address the rumors and have stated their intention to take legal action against those spreading false information.
Additionally, Kim Jong Suk’s sister has made public appeals urging people to stop spreading unfounded claims about his private life. They have expressed their intention to release official police recordings and statements from close friends to clarify the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
Moreover, they have also warned of legal action against those disseminating false information. Furthermore, as per All K Pop, on social media, Kim’s older sister vowed action against “defamatory” posts. She wrote:
We are in the middle of funeral preparations, overwhelmed and heartbroken. But I’m seeing so many baseless and false claims spreading across online communities. At first, we chose not to respond, hoping Jong Suk could rest in peace.
She also warned of cyber investigations against false information. She further said about Kim Jong Suk:
But now, it has gone too far. I’ve requested the removal of these articles. We will soon release a summary of the police recording and a statement from the friend who was with him at the time. The false information spreading online is causing our family immense pain.
Additionally, the obituary of the deceased was announced through tributes from friends. A friend of Kim Jong Suk, referred to as A, posted on the 5th on his account:
My bro… When I heard that you left us yesterday, my heart shattered into pieces. I still can’t believe that I won’t be able to see your smiling face anymore in the days to come. Although you are no longer with us, you were a great gift to this world, and I will cherish you in my heart forever. Kim Jong-suk, I will always miss you, and I will always love you.
Exploring the career and personal life of Kim Jong Suk
Kim Jong Suk began his career in 2014 as a model for online fashion retailers and gained popularity through social media. He gained recognition through campaigns for the men’s grooming brand DASHU.
His attractive appearance and confident presence in front of the camera quickly caught attention, earning him popularity on social media.
He later modeled for various men’s grooming brands. He then began to pursue acting roles, broadening his profile in the entertainment industry. He also appeared on the 2022 reality dating show Skip Dating, hosted by Yoo Jae Suk, Jeon So Min, and Nucksal.
Kim was preparing to pursue acting roles to broaden his presence in the entertainment world (via Times Now News). His sudden passing has left fans and the entertainment industry in shock and mourning.
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