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South Korean actress Yoo Joo-eun has passed away by apparent suicide at the age of 27.

According to media outlet Soompi, Joo-eun's older brother broke the sad news on Monday, August 29, saying that the actress left this world to go to a comfortable place.

Joo-eun's sibling also shared that she left a heartbreaking note which reads, "I am sorry for leaving first… My heart screams that I don't want to live. Life without me may be empty, but please live on bravely. I will keep watch of everything. Don't cry. You'll be hurt…

I'm not sad at all in the slightest right now. I feel resolute and calm. I think it's because I have thought of this for a long time.

I have lived such a happy life that was more than I deserved. That's why, it is enough for me. This is enough. So please live without placing blame on [anyone].

I'm not dead, so everyone, please live well. I hope many people are called to my funeral, and I want to see everyone for the first time in a while and check in on anyone who is having a hard time.

I wanted to act so badly. Perhaps it was my all, and it was a part of me. However, living that life wasn't easy. I don't want to do anything else. That was so hopeless. Having something you want to do is a blessing, but I realized that only wanting to do that thing is a curse."

Through a farewell note, she also expressed gratitude to everyone who was with her while she was still alive.

"And to all my loving family and friends and my loves. Thank you so much for treasuring me and loving me. That was my strength and my smile. I lived with unforgettable memories until the end, so I think I've lived a successful life. Thank you for understanding and embracing me who was lacking and impatient. I'm sorry I can't express it well. But you'll still understand how I feel, right?

And to all those precious relationships I've made, especially the teachers, I was so grateful, and I respected you all. Thank you so much for teaching me the many things in life."

The Korean actress ended her letter with the statement, “Mom, Dad, I love you. Don't cry. Please.”

Joo-eun starred in the Korean TV series Big Forest (2018), where she made her acting debut, as well as Joseon Survival Period (2019).

For those in need of urgent attention, contact the Department of Health's National Center for Mental Health at 0917-899-8727 or 02-7989-8727; the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation Hopeline at 0917-558-4673, 0918-873-4673, and 02-8804-4673; or the In Touch Crisis Line at 0917-800-1123, 0922-893-8944, and 02-8893-7603.

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