Korea Observer

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin One of Korea's well-known TV drama directors and producers was found dead on July 23 in an apparent case of suicide. Kim Jong-hak, 62, who directed Korean dramas such as "Faith" starring Lee Min-ho and "The Legend" starring Bae Yong Jun, allegedly killed himself in a gositel, or a small rented room, in Gyeonggi province in Korea. Im Jong-hak (Photos by www.newsen.com)

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - A Korean actress who became popular in the 1990s was found dead in her home, which authorities said was an apparent suicide. The Korean police identified the victim as 38-year-old actress Kim Soo Jin, who debuted in the Korean entertainment industry in 1994.

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - A stylist and judge on the TV franchise "Korea's Next Top Model" was found dead by his sister in his home in Seoul last Sept. 15. Korean police identified the victim as Woo Jong-wan, 46. Photo courtesy of www.newsen.com