I loved her work. She was in so many of my dramas. It's truly a shame that mental health, including depression,…
I've noticed that Korean "fans" can say some really terrible things about entertainers, whether they be actors or musicians. I don't think American fans are so harsh. For example, if an entertainer opens up about suffering from mental illness, it's not a stigma; in fact, he/she will get support, from both fans and the entertainment industry. They can live their lives (relationships: dating/living together/marriage/divorce/same-sex partners/etc.) pretty much as they wish, albeit under the spotlight. That said, I'm sure there must be a lot of pressure to be successful and appear happy, etc. I have never assumed just because someone "appears" happy (or any other emotion) (regardless of status), that they are. One never knows what goes on behind closed doors, as the saying goes. Also, as a person who has suffered from depression and anxiety since childhood, I can relate to others on a deeper level.
It is just too sad. Always admired her in all her roles ... it now feels like losing someone I have known for…
I loved her work. She was in so many of my dramas. It's truly a shame that mental health, including depression, is such a taboo subject in both Korea and Japan.