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Who was Goo Hara, K-pop star and former member of Kara?
SOUTH Korean sensation Goo Hara has died at the age of 28 just a month after her close K-pop star friend Sulli took her own life.
Here's what we know about the tragic star and the circumstances around Goo's death.
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Who was Goo Hara?
Goo Hara was a musician and actress, best known for performing in K-pop group Kara.
She was born on January 13, 1991, in Gwangju, South Korea.
Goo attended Sungshin Women's University before joining Kara in 2007.
The singer - who was also known under the name Hara - went solo in 2015 after the band split with EP Alohara (Can You Feel It?).
Prolific Goo also acted in the TV drama City Hunter, playing the daughter of South Korea's president, as well as starring in her own reality TV show.
She was known to be close with pals with tragic star, Sulli, 25, who died in October 2019 after being targeted by trolls.
Goo died at the age of 28 on November 24, 2019.
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How did the K pop star die?
Goo was reportedly discovered dead at her home in Gangnam's Cheongdam neighbourhood.
The troubled star had reportedly tried to take her own life six months before and was found unconscious by her manager.
She had posted a chilling final message on her Instagram the day before, saying: "Goodbye".
But she later apologised to fans while being treated in hospital.
Goo said: "I am sorry for causing concerns and a commotion.
"In terms of health, I am recovering … I had been in agony over a number of overlapping issues. But from now on, I will steel my heart and try to show up healthy.”
Her cause of death is yet to be established.
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