Haesoo (1993-2023) was a South Korean singer and songwriter. She was well known for being a trot singer. In 2023, she committed suicide at the age of 29.
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Wiki/Biography
Haesoo was born as Kim Ara [1]Manila Bulletin on Friday, 3 December 1993 (age 29 years; at the time of death) in South Korea. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. She did her schooling in South Korea. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Pansori (Korean traditional music) from the Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, South Korea. [2]Allkpop
A childhood image of Haesoo
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Weight (approx.): 50 kg
Hair Colour: Light Brown (dyed)
Eye Colour: Black
Family
There is not much information about her family.
Haesoo with her mother
Career
Singer
In 2019, she released her debut album ‘My Life, I Will.’
Cover of the 2019 South Korean album ‘My Life, I Will’
In 2021, she released her second album ‘Kongmuni.’ She had appeared on many radio shows, singing reality TV and variety shows such as SBS’s ‘The Trot Show,’ KBS1’s ‘AM Plaza,’ MBC TV’s variety show ‘Hangout with Yoo,’ and ‘Gayo Stage.’
She became a household name after she began to perform at KBS’s popular music TV show ‘Immortal Songs 2’ in 2023.
Haesoo performing on KBS’s TV show ‘Immortal Songs 2’
Death
Haesoo died in her dorm room in South Korea on 12 May 2023. [3]Soompi On 13 May 2023, the police found out that Haesoo committed suicide as she left a handwritten suicide note behind. The news of her death was announced on 15 May 2023, as the investigation and identification process of the dead body was not complete. The initial reports mentioned that she was found dead at her dormitory; however, some reports that came later mentioned that she was in a hotel room. [4]Hindustan Times
Facts/Trivia
- Haesoo developed an interest in trot music, a popular music genre in South Korea, after she got influenced by the South Korean singer Joo Hyun-mi.
- Before her death, she was scheduled to perform at Gwanjumyeon People’s Day event in Wanju Gun, Jeollabuk-do on 20 May 2023; however, the show had to be cancelled after the news of her demise.
- She followed a non-vegetarian diet.
Haesoo eating a non-vegetarian meal
- She used to consume alcohol occasionally.
Haesoo drinking beer
References
| ↑1 | Manila Bulletin |
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| ↑2 | Allkpop |
| ↑3 | Soompi |
| ↑4 | Hindustan Times |
