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7 years since Sulli's death: From child actor to f(x) and 'Dear Jinri'

Seven years have passed since the death of Sulli, an actor and former member of K-pop girl group f(x) whose real name was Choi Jin-ri. Having debuted as a child actor before building a career as both a singer and actor, Sulli was widely loved by the public. Years after her death, she continues to be remembered through her work and records of her life. Sulli was found dead at her home in Seongnam,…

7 years since Sulli's death: From child actor to f(x) and 'Dear Jinri'

Exactly seven years have elapsed since the tragic passing of Sulli, once a child actor and now a former member of the K-pop girl group f(x), whose real name was Choi Jin-ri. Despite her untimely demise, Sulli's popularity among the public remains undiminished. To this day, she is remembered through her works and the records of her life.

On October 14, 2019, Sulli was discovered deceased at her residence in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, at the age of 25. Her manager, unable to reach her after a phone conversation the previous day, alerted the police. Following an autopsy, investigators determined that there was no indication of foul play surrounding her death. It was reported that Sulli had participated in an advertisement shoot just the day before her passing and had a scheduled television program to film on the day of her death.

The untimely news sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry, eliciting an outpouring of tributes from the public. Choi Jin-ri, known as Sulli, embarked on her acting career in the 2005 SBS drama "Ballad of Seodong." In 2009, she was introduced to the world of music.

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