Seung-yeon Woo(1983-2009)
- Actress
Woo Seung-yeon was an upcoming model for several fashion magazines and
appeared in two minor movie roles the "Herb" (2007) and "Private Eye"
(2009). She got her start as an Internet uljjang, leading to her
modeling career, which then branched out into acting. Woo Seung-yeon
was found dead at her home on April 27, 2009, in what appeared to be an
apparent suicide. The 24-year-old actress reportedly hanged herself in
a closet and was found deceased by her roommate who then notified
police. The suicide was believed to be triggered by depression and
several repeated failed attempts to cast into major roles.