Korean Actress Writes Concerning Post but Deletes It Soon Afterward

Actress Lee Yoo Young recently uploaded a photo of herself with a staff member on her official Instagram account along with the caption, “I want to die. Every day is like hell. I want to be free from it…”

The photo appeared to be a shot of her daily life as an actress, but the caption that accompanied it worried many fans and elicited words of comfort and encouragement.

But shortly afterward, the post was deleted from Instagram followed by a formal explanation from Lee Yoo Young’s agency claiming that it was just a mistake.

Lee Yoo Young’s agency, Ace Factory stated, “We’ve confirmed that Lee Yoo Young uploaded that post by accident. She was also surprised after it was uploaded and deleted it right away. We apologize for any worry this may have caused.”

We can all help prevent suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has had any thoughts of harming themselves or taking their own life, please reach out to your local confidential support for people in distress, as well as professional practices and resources that aid in prevention in crisis situations. To locate these services in your area, please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention’s resources here.