On June 6, Kim's funeral was held at Maru Park Funeral Home in Hanam, and he was laid to rest at Yanggu Memorial Park.

South Korean model and reality TV personality Kim Jong-Suk passed away on Friday. The news has deeply saddened fans and the entertainment community alike. However, the details surrounding Kim’s death remain unclear, prompting widespread speculation and concern.

Kim, who rose to fame through his appearance on tvN’s 2022 dating show, The Skip Dating, died at the age of 29. The family has not disclosed the cause of death, further fueling public curiosity and rumours. Reports from local South Korean media suggest a possible connection between Kim’s death and a recent violent incident in Hanam, Gyeonggi-do, involving a young man in his twenties and an altercation with his girlfriend, according to Koreaboo.

However, responding to the rumours, Kim’s older sister took to social media to express the family's frustration over false information spreading online. She explained that they initially stayed silent to protect Kim’s dignity but felt compelled to respond due to the rapid circulation of unfounded claims.

“Hello, I am Jongseok's older sister. I just had a funeral in a panic because of the sudden news of death. The bereaved family is suffering greatly because false information about Jong-seok is being spread in the community,” she wrote.

“The reason I haven't responded until now is that I wanted Jong-seok to go to a good place, so I didn't refute the claims. I didn't know that such absurd content would be distorted and spread. Because it's not true. The current articles are not true, so I have requested their deletion. ”

She added, “I plan to organise and release the police recording, the recording of my friend who was with him, and the last thing he said to me soon. Please, for the sake of the deceased, refrain from slandering me any longer. Please delete the posts you've uploaded... Please let the deceased rest in peace. Any maliciously posted posts will be reported to the cyber investigation team.”

On June 6, Kim's funeral was held at Maru Park Funeral Home in Hanam, and he was laid to rest at Yanggu Memorial Park.

Source: Mathrubhumi English.