- K-pop singer Park Bo Ram’s cause of death confirmed as alcohol poisoning
- Park Bo Ram unexpectedly died last month aged 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 has revealed.
Last month, the K-Pop singer was found dead at a friend’s home aged just 30, 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 she was found to have collapsed, suffering a cardiac arrest.
She was rushed to hospital but died about an hour after she was found.
As reported by Korean newsoutlet Allkpop, an autopsy showed that the singer’s death was due to acute alcohol poisoning, with her also suffering from fatty liver disease, as well as liver lesions. No other contributing factors to her death were identified.
K-Pop star Park was found dead at a friend’s home on April 11, aged just 30, with the cause of death now revealed as alcohol poisoning
According to police, Park was with two other women at her friend’s house in Seoul when she was found to have collapsed, suffering a cardiac arrest
Namyangju Police Station filed a report that said the singer was drinking with her friends, according to Allkpop.
The report states she excused herself to go to the bathroom at 9.55pm, but did not return for some time.
When her two friends checked on her, she was ‘found slouched over the sink, unconscious,’ the report said. They performed CPR while waiting for emergency responders to arrive at the house, it added.
The singer’s death was first announced last month by her agency, XANADU Entertainment, in a statement.
‘We are here to share sorrowful and heartbreaking news. Park Bo Ram suddenly passed away late at night on April 11,’ the statement said.
‘All of the artists and executives at XANADU Entertainment are deeply mourning the deceased with great sadness.
‘It is even more heartbreaking that we have to tell you this sudden news to all of the fans who support Park Bo Ram.
‘The funeral will be held after consulting with the bereaved’s family. Once again, we send our deepest condolences to the deceased so she may rest in peace.’
Park first gained attention by appearing in audition show ‘Superstar K2’ in 2010, which sees singers perform a song to impress three judges and the audience.
Park is said to have been working on a full-length album before her death
Park is not the first young South-Korean celebrity to die in recent years
Four years later, in 2014, she 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, 25-year-old singer Moonbin was found dead in his apartment. His death was put down to suicide.
K-drama actress Park Soo Ryun died at the age of 29 in June 2023. She died after falling down a set of stairs.
Also last year, South Korean influencer BJ Ahyeong, a K-pop DJ, was found dead and dumped in a pit in Cambodia weeks after she quit her social media career.
