Has shame culture gone too far? A South Korean star has died by suicide after losing her career over a drink driving incident. Some think we should cool off cancel culture.
Actress dies after being ‘cancelled’
Vulnerable: South Korean celebrities such as Kim Sae-ron (above) face immense pressure to be perfect. They are subjected to the demands of obsessive 'super fans' who can make or break careers. Glossary
Mourning - The expression of sorrow for someone's death.
Seoul - The capital of South Korea, with a population of nearly 10 million.
Suicide - When a person deliberately takes their own life. Links to mental health support contacts in the UK are available on this page from mental health charity Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/how-to-get-help-and-support/useful-contacts/.
Drink Driving - The offence of driving when having drunk over a certain amount of alcohol.
Class - A system of ordering society in which people are grouped into "classes" depending on their social or economic status.