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[News] 140422 K-Pop Idols Participate in the Yellow Ribbon Campaign for the Sewol Ferry Disaster Victims

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The past week has been a time of trial for Korea as the tragic Sewol ferry accident has shaken the country with hope, sorrow, and anger. Amid these times of hardships, celebrities have been taking part in the Yellow Ribbon Campaign by setting their sns profile images as or posting an image of a yellow ribbon. The Yellow Ribbon Campaign aimed to bring the mourning people of Korea together through the belief that “a small, unified movement can create a big miracle.

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On April 22, Girls’ Generation‘s Sooyoung posted the Yellow Ribbon Campaign poster on her Instagram. Furthermore, Secret‘s Jun Hyosung retweetedyell a tweet in regards the campaign, indicating her hope for the safe return of all the students and passengers on board the Sewol ferry.

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Also, JYJ‘s Jaejoong changed his profile image on Twitter to that of the yellow ribbon poster. Other celebrities such as 2AM‘s Seulong and Jo Kwon, Bada, Shim Eun Jin, Kim So Yeon, Lee Hyun Woo, Kim Saeron, and Byun Jung Soo also participated in the Yellow Ribbon Campaign through their sns.

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Moreover, BIG BANG‘s G-Dragon also indicated his heart towards the tragedy by uploading an image on his Instagram of a white cross on a black background with the phrase “Pray for Korea.” The singer also uploaded a yellow ribbon on a black background on his Twitter indicating his thoughts on the tragedy.

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Due to the Sewol ferry accident, most of Korea’s dramas, variety shows, and all of Korea’s music programs have been cancelled. The accident, which occurred on April 16 at around 9AM (KST), was carrying 476 passengers passengers when the ship began to sink on its side. After several hours, the boat completely capsized; among the 476 passengers on board, 325 passengers were second year high school students of Danwon High School who were on their way to a class trip to Jeju Island.

We give our condolences to the families and all whom have been affected by this terrible accident, and we hold on to hope for a miracle to occur.

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Super Junior Leader Leeteuk’s Father and Grandparents Die at Home

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leeteukfamilytragedyLeeteuk (right) stands behind fellow Super Junior member Ryeowook as he answers a question during a news conference before their concert ‘Super Show 4’ in Seoul, South Korea, on Nov 20, 2011. Tragedy hit Leeteuk as three of his closest family members were found dead at home. – Reuters

Suicide is believed to be the cause of deaths.

THE year got off to a tragic start for the family of K-pop group Super Junior leader Leeteuk. His father and grandparents were apparently found dead at home in Seoul this morning.

In what was earlier reported to be a car accident that killed the three, their deaths were later linked to suicide.

According to the allkpop website, police and fire department officials indicated that a note was found at the house where the bodies were discovered. The note is said to have been written by Leeteuk’s father, Park Yong-in.

Allkpop today quoted one of the officials as saying: “At 9.26, we were dispatched to one apartment in the jurisdiction of Dongjak (a district in Seoul). When we arrived at the scene, all three had already passed away.”

The official revealed that the grandparents were found on the bed while Park was found hanged, says allkpop.

Their deaths are strongly believed to be linked to suicide.

Police are looking into medical records to confirm that Park was suffering from depression. Allkpop says Leeteuk’s father had been caring for his Alzheimer’s-stricken parents, Park Hyun Suk and Chun Kyung Tae.

Leeteuk, 30, whose real name is Park Jeong-su, has been on mandatory military service since October 2012. The singer-songwriter-actor immediately took leave to return to the family upon receiving the devastating news.

He and his sister Park In Young, as well as other family members and friends, are now gathered at the wake at the Korea University Medical Center (Guro Hospital) funeral parlour.

Singapore’s The Straits Times says that fellow Super Junior member Ryeowook was hosting his regular radio programme when the news broke and stayed on to finish the show even though he was clearly grieved by the news. The programme, Super Junior’s Kiss The Radio, is aired live and has live video feeds as well. The cameras were turned away from Ryeowook during the show.

Shindong, another member of the group, also has a regular radio show, ShimShimTapa. The production team for the programme left a message on their official Twitter today saying: “Today, Shindong’s ShimShimTapa will be broadcast under special DJs VIXX’s N and Baek Ah Yeon. There will be no viewable radio.”

It says that friends and fellow singers also sent messages of condolences through social media. 2AM’s Jo Kwon tweeted: “Please stay strong Leeteuk hyung (elder brother). May the deceased rest in peace.”

2PM’s Chansung simply wrote: “Stay strong Leeteuk hyung.”

Doojoon of B2ST wrote: “The hyung who is always smiling, who greets us with a smile even today without fail. That makes my heart hurt more. With respect, I hope the deceased rest in peace.”

UKiss’s Soohyun tweted: “Your heart must be in so much pain. With respect, I hope the deceased rest in peace. Have strength, Leeteuk hyung.”

Super Junior’s management agency, SM Entertainment, has appealed to the public to allow the family to grieve in peace.

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Editors Note: Where Has Respect for Public Sacrifice Gone?

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It is truly sad to read so many negative comments during the mourning period for former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. Many people today may not know who this man was, but he was instrumental in bringing peace to a part of the world that did not have respect for all peoples. Serving as a political prisoner for a large portion of his adult life, Nelson Mandela wanted freedom for everyone, regardless of race or nationality.

The closest comparison of persons that I have experienced in my lifetime would be Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Nelson Mandela. Although Dr. King chose non-violence as his weapon, and former President Mandela chose to take up arms, both won the Nobel Peace prize; both sacrificed dignity and self for the rights of others.

As this period of mourning goes by, I extend my sympathies to the family of former President Mandela, and hope that there are many more statesman in this present generation who hold dear the concepts of freedom, dignity, and loyalty.

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Editors Note: Out of Respect For The Victims of the Shooting in Newtown CT

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The United States of America is flying flags at half-staff across our nation in memory of the children and their teachers in Newtown, Connecticut who were victims of a school shooting.  JYJ(CY)Fantalk will be observing a short period of inactivity out of respect for the families of victims.  Please continue to pray for them.

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