- K-pop singer Park Bo Ram’s cause of death confirmed to be alcohol poisoning
- Park Bo Ram died unexpectedly last month at age 30
- The singer is the latest South Korean star to die young
K-Pop star Park Bo Ram died of acute alcohol poisoning, an autopsy revealed.
Last month, the K-Pop singer was found dead at a friend’s house at just 30 years old, becoming the latest South Korean singer to die young.
According to police, Park had been with two other women at her friend’s house in Seoul when it was discovered that she had collapsed and gone into cardiac arrest.
She was rushed to the hospital, but died about an hour after being found.
As reported by korean newspaper Allkpop, an autopsy showed that the singer’s death was due to acute alcohol poisoning, she also suffered from fatty liver disease, in addition to liver injuries. No other factors were identified that contributed to her death.
The K-Pop Park star was found dead at a friend’s house on April 11, aged just 30, and the cause of death is now revealed to be alcohol poisoning.
According to police, Park was with two other women at her friend’s house in Seoul when it was discovered that she had collapsed and gone into cardiac arrest.
The Namyangju police station filed a report saying the singer was drinking with her friends, according to Allkpop.
The report indicates that he excused himself to go to the bathroom at 9:55 p.m., but did not return for some time.
When her two friends checked on her, they found her “hunched over the sink, unconscious,” according to the report. They performed CPR while waiting for emergency services to arrive at the home, she added.
The singer’s death was first announced last month by her agency, XANADU Entertainment, in a statement.
‘We are here to share sad and heartbreaking news. “Park Bo Ram passed away suddenly late on the night of April 11,” the statement said.
‘All artists and executives of XANADU Entertainment are deeply mourning the deceased with great sadness.
“It’s even more heartbreaking that we have to tell this sudden news to all the fans who support Park Bo Ram.
‘The funeral will be held after consultation with the family of the bereaved. Once again, we send our deepest condolences to the deceased so that she may rest in peace.’
Park first gained attention by appearing on the audition show ‘Superstar K2’ in 2010, in which singers perform a song to impress three judges and the audience.
Park is said to have been working on a full-length album before his death.
Park is not the first young South Korean celebrity to die in recent years
Four years later, in 2014, he debuted with ‘Beautiful’, ranking 19th on South Korea’s annual chart that year.
Just ten days before her sudden death on April 3, Park released a new single titled ‘I Miss You’ and was said to be preparing for a full-length album.
Park is not the first young South Korean celebrity to die in recent years. Last year, singer Moonbin, 25, was found dead in her apartment. His death was attributed to suicide.
K-drama actress Park Soo Ryun died at the age of 29 in June 2023. She died after falling down some stairs.
Also last year, South Korean influencer BJ Ahyeong, a K-pop DJ, was found dead and dumped in a well in Cambodia weeks after abandoning her social media career.