Jang Ja-yeon
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Job / Known for: Actress in Boys Over Flowers
Left traces: Her role as Sunny in the popular KBS drama series
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Date: 1980-01-25
Location: KR Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, South Korea
Died
Date: 2009-03-07 (aged 29)
Resting place: KR Bundang Memorial Park, Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province
Death Cause: Suicide by hanging
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Jang Ja,yeon was a South Korean actress who rose to fame for her role as Sunny in the popular KBS drama series Boys Over Flowers. She made her debut in 2006 in a television commercial and appeared in several other dramas and films, such as East of Eden, Searching for the Elephant, and The Weird Missing Case of Mr. J. She was known for her beauty and cheerful personality, and was considered a rising star in the entertainment industry. However, behind her glamorous image, Jang Ja,yeon suffered from depression and abuse by her manager and agency. She claimed that she was forced to attend drinking parties and provide sexual favors to various influential figures, such as CEOs, media executives, and directors. She also alleged that she was beaten and threatened by her manager, Kim Sung-hoon, who controlled her career and personal life. On March 7, 2009, Jang Ja-yeon committed suicide by hanging herself at her home in Bundang, Seongnam. She left behind a seven,page suicide note that listed the names of 31 people who had sexually exploited her. She also wrote several letters to her friends and acquaintances, expressing her despair and resentment over her situation. She called the people who abused her ,demons, and said that she wanted to reveal the truth to the public. Her death sparked a national scandal and outrage, as well as a call for justice and reform in the entertainment industry. The police launched an investigation into her case, but only indicted her manager and the CEO of her agency for violence and defamation. The other people who were named by Jang Ja-yeon were cleared of any charges due to lack of evidence. Many people suspected that the investigation was corrupted and influenced by powerful interests. In 2018, the case was reopened by the prosecution after a public petition and the rise of the ,MeToo movement in South Korea. A former colleague and friend of Jang Ja-yeon, Yoon Ji-oh, came forward as a witness and testified that she had seen Jang Ja-yeon being sexually assaulted at a party. She also revealed the names of some of the people who were involved in the case, including journalists and a politician. However, the reinvestigation was closed in 2019 without any new indictments, as the statute of limitations had expired. Jang Ja-yeon's case remains one of the most controversial and tragic cases in the history of South Korean entertainment. It exposed the dark side of the industry and the exploitation of young and aspiring actors and actresses. It also raised awareness and questions about the issues of sexual violence, power abuse, and corruption in the society. Jang Ja-yeon's death was mourned by many fans and celebrities, who expressed their sympathy and support for her and her family.
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