<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">In shocking news for fans of Korean dramas and reality shows, model and TV star Kim Jong-suk passed away at the age of 29 on June 4. His sudden death sparked controversy, with conflicting information circulating about the circumstances leading up to his death.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:739/415;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/fadefa8f-829d-47c2-b401-21f7b7e80502.jpeg" alt="" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Fall from a high-rise building after an argument with his girlfriend</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> According to the British newspaper, the Daily Mail, Kim Jong-suk died after falling from a high-rise apartment building in Hanam City, Gyeonggi Province. Reports indicate that he had been in a heated argument with his girlfriend minutes before the accident.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Some unofficial media outlets reported that the altercation included moments of violence, and that a bottle may have been broken, leading some to speculate that Kim may have fled the situation for fear of potential legal repercussions.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The family confirms the death and rejects media statements.</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> On June 6, the deceased's family officially confirmed his death during the funeral, but chose not to make any further statements or reveal any details of the incident, which only fueled the spread of rumors online. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:768/432;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/4d84df30-c379-4831-8843-42d70129aee1.jpg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">His sister responded: "Enough with the lies. He was going through a psychological crisis."</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In response to the circulating news, Kim's sister broke her silence with a heartfelt post on her social media accounts, denying all allegations linking his death to a violent argument or alcohol abuse. She wrote, "The false information circulating online is causing our family tremendous pain. My brother was not drunk, nor did he break into someone's home as is being reported."<br><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> She added that Kim had been suffering from severe psychological stress after losing his entire fortune in an investment scam perpetrated by a close associate, which plunged him into a cycle of debt and constant anxiety.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The family vows to sue those spreading the rumors.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Kim family has announced its intention to take legal action against news sites and platforms that published false and offensive news, stressing that it will stand against attempts to distort their son's image after his death.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Who is Kim Jong-suk? A glimpse into his artistic career.</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Kim Jong-suk began his career as a model for several well-known brands, and rose to fame after appearing in a popular advertisement for men's cosmetics "Dashu." Later, he participated in the reality dating show "Skip Dating," which achieved high viewership ratings in Korea and abroad.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Kim was active on social media until the final days before his death, but his family decided to make his accounts private out of respect for his privacy after his passing.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.<br><br> Days after his death, Kim Jong-suk's name continues to trend on social media, with his fans urging respect for his family's privacy and for the late star's legacy to be remembered, far from rumors and speculation.<br></p>