The family of the late Kim Jong-seok takes legal action against rumors about the cause of death, internet users say, 'There should be no more distortion.'
The sudden news of the death of the late Kim Jong-seok, a model and broadcaster, shocked the public, and his family took direct action to stop the spread of rumors. Remaining silent amidst ongoing speculation and distorted information, the deceased's family ultimately revealed a strong stance, hinting at the release of a transcript. Additionally, online responses include, 'It is now time for the truth to be revealed.'
On the 5th, Kim Jong-seok's biological sister posted on her social media, stating, 'There are misleading contents about Jong-seok circulating in the community, causing great pain to the bereaved family,' and added, 'The reason we have not responded until now was out of a desire for the deceased to rest in peace, but we can no longer endure this.'
The family specifically warned, 'We will take legal action through the Cyber Investigation Unit against those who spread false information or write malicious posts,' and urged, 'For the sake of the deceased, please stop further speculation.'
Previously, news of Kim Jong-seok's death was first conveyed through tribute posts from friends on social media, and the news was confirmed when information about the funeral venue and schedule was made public. In life, he was known for being a model for the male beauty brand 'Dasu,' and gained popularity through the tvN dating reality show 'Skip.' Particularly, he was still posting photos and texts on social media to communicate with fans right up until his death, making the news of his sudden passing even more shocking.
However, following the news, some online communities quickly spread rumors related to the deceased’s private life, prompting the family to switch Kim Jong-seok's social media account to private and increase their response level. The family also stated, 'We plan to organize and release the friend’s recording, along with the police transcript and the last words spoken to me, soon.' This is being interpreted as a strong message to confront the rumors and suspicions surrounding the deceased's death.
Following the family's statement, online voices echoed, 'Revealing the truth is the last respect for the deceased,' 'I applaud the courage of the family suffering from the rumors,' and 'I hope we do not consume the deceased any further.' On the other hand, there are concerns that 'The release of the family's transcript could lead to another controversy.'
However, one thing is certain: anonymous rumors must no longer undermine the deceased's honor or hurt those left behind. The attention is now on whether the truth surrounding the late Kim Jong-seok can be revealed through the voice brought forth by the family.
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