'Ghost' Ends Without So Ji Sub And Lee Yeon Hee Having A Love Line

'Ghost' So Ji Sub and Lee Yeon Hee

So Ji Sub and Lee Yeon Hee had no type of physical contact and ended the drama 'Ghost.' 

On the 20^th (last) episode of SBS Wednesday Thursday drama 'Ghost,' that aired on the 8^th, even until the end, Park Ki Young(So Ji Sub) and Yoo Kang Mi(Lee Yeon Hee) did not have any type of love line.

On this last episode that was aired, Park Ki Young and Yoo Kang Mi took care of the case separately. Yoo Kang Mi found the cellphone of the dead Shin Hyo Jung and helped Park Ki Young out. However, Park Ki Young cut contact with people in order to return to being Hades, as a way to get justice from Jo Hyun Min.

Yoo Kang Mi saw the posting, 'Jo Hyun Min List' that Hades revealed, but as she was unable to be in contact with Park Ki Young, she left a voicemail to his cell phone.

After all this time passed, she let Park Ki Young listen to the last message that Kim Woo Hyun left her. Kim Woo Hyun said to Yoo Kang Mi saying, "Don't become like me. Become a good cop," and left a deep meaning to Park Ki Young as well.

It's because Park Ki Young lived as Kim Woo Hyun and became a real cop. Kim Woo Hyun's message and Park Ki Young who became a cop, showing their crossing friendship, which gained interest.

Compared to their relationship, Yoo Kang Mi's existence was small. Park Ki Young and Yoo Kang Mi were only coworkers who shared a secret. Kwon Hyuk Joo and Choi Seung Yeon succeeded in showing somewhat of a love line coupe, but Park Ki Young and Yoo Kang Mi did not even have physical contact.

Meanwhile, the drama 'To The Beautiful You,' featuring Sulli, Minho, Lee Hyun Woo, Kim Ji Won, Seo Jun Young, is to air after 'Ghost,' on the 15^th.

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‘Phantom’s So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, and Kwak Do Won named honorary ambassadors for cyber crime prevention

The leading cast of SBS‘s ‘Phantom‘ has been named honorary ambassadors for the Cyber Investigations Unit of the National Police Agency.

On the morning of August 9th, a representative of the NPA announced, “So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, andKwak Do Won have been inaugurated as honorary ambassadors for our cyber crime prevention program. They will be receiving the appropriate certificates for their roles soon.”

The three were actually a part of a Cyber Investigations Unit in the drama ‘Phantom’, and now they’ll be able to continue their activities off screen for a good cause. Representatives stated, “We decided to choose them as our honorary ambassadors because of their background with the drama, which covered real life issues like cyber crime, hateful replies, and hacking.”

For the next two years, the three will be working to raise awareness and the prevention of cyber crimes through the production of promotional content.

Source + Photos: Sports Seoul via Nate

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Lee Yeon Hee is ‘The Goddess of Autumn’ in the latest ‘JOINUS’ pictorial

Women’s fashion brand ‘JOINUS’ has unveiled the still cuts for their new line of products featuring their main model actress Lee Yeon Hee.

Lee Yeon Hee has shown off many different styles of clothes in the pictorial and she looked completely different from her character in the drama, looking elegant like the goddess of autumn.

The set of the pictorial was designed to give off a fusion of modern and classical feel. Lee Yeon Hee was asked to express her emotion in an understated manner and even though the shoot was quite difficult, she did not lose her smiles until the end of the shoot. Word is the pictorial staff were impressed by her professionalism and they also appreciated her uplifting spirit.

A member of the crew from the pictorial stated, “Lee Yeon Hee was very busy with the schedule of her drama, but she looked energized and enthused throughout the shoot.”

Lee Yeon Hee is currently starring in the SBS drama ‘Ghost’ as the character Yoo Kang Mi.

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Hyun Bin and Lee Yeon Hee as The Most Wanted Stars on Summer

Based on the result of survey that  released today (August 6th), a former-couple (on movie The Millionaire’s First Love) Hyun Bin and Lee Yeon Hee are chosen as the most wanted actor and actress to go to summer vacation with.

The survey that held by SK Marketing and Company, asked the consumers about who is the actor or actress they want to spend the summer vacation with, to the respondents of the 5006 male, and 4845 female.

On actor category, there is  Hyun Bin on the list, even in military camp his popularity never fade. Amazingly he is on the first place. about 17% female respondents chose him. While, on actresses side, Lee Yeon Hee managed to gain 20%  vote from male respondent, maybe because of her role as pretty detective in on-going drama “Ghost”, lately she becomes highly popular among guys.

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Lee Yeon Hee Discusses Criticisms about Her “Bad Acting”

Lee Yeon Hee honestly talked about her controversial “bad acting” through a promotional advertisement video clip of a cosmetic products brand she is representing as the endorsement model. She stated, “Nowadays, I search myself on the internet on my smartphone. When I come across posts talking badly about my drama and/or criticizing my ‘bad acting,’ it hurts me a lot. Sometimes, I feel so hurt and attacked that I cry when I’m alone.”

She added, “So many people have been paying very close attention to my acting in SBS ‘Ghost.’ As much as I am thankful for all the attention, it also burdens me greatly. I do recognize the responsibilities in playing my role. I will try my best, so please continue to pay close attention to and support my acting.”

Previously, Lee Yeon Hee’s acting in MBC “East of Eden” was harshly criticized by critiques and netizens in 2009. Many critiques pointed out her vocalization, unexpressive facial expressions, and unnatural emotional expression as problems and hinderances in fully portraying what “East of Eden” was trying to convey through her character.

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SM Entertainment releases ‘S.M.ART EXHIBITION’ posters featuring 66 artists and actors

On August 2nd, SM Entertainment unveiled their official company poster featuring all 66 of their artists for their ‘S.M.ART EXHIBITION‘.

Starting with producer Lee Soo Man, the poster includes Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Trax, CSJH, Super Junior, Super Junior M‘s Henry and Zhou Mi, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, f(x), EXO, Zhang Liyin, and J-Min.

The company’s actors and actresses also include Go Ara, Lee Yeon Hee, Kim Min Jong, Yoon Da Hoon, Lee Jae Ryong, Choi Jong Yoon, Hong Rok Gi, Kim Kyung Sik, Lee Dong Woo, Isak, and finally magician ‘Roo’.

The poster alone looks like a scene straight out of an awards show, and fans might remember the various cuts the artists revealed through their Twitters while filming for a TV program at the end of July.

The ‘S.M.ART EXHIBITION’ will run from August 10th through the 19th with experimental IT contents and collaboration displays. The exhibition is interactive with 20 different items that fans can experience first hand.

Source + Photos: Star N News via Naver, SMTOWN Facebook

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Actress Lee Yeon Hee and BoA share a sweet moment on ‘BoA 4354″

BoA recently had her comeback show on SBS TV‘s ‘BoA 4354‘ which aired on the 28th. On the show, there was a segment where BoA talked with Lee Yeon Hee in the back room.

When Lee Yeon Hee visited her, BoA greeted her by shouting “Yeppeunah (my pretty)!” Lee Yeon Hee then said, “You were getting ready for your comeback huh“, as she took out drinks and snacks she brought for BoA. BoA then asked her, “You’re going to buy it (CD) right?” Lee Yeon Hee smiled brightly as she answered, “Of course.”

When Lee Yeon Hee read a fans’ question for BoA asking, “What’s your secret to maintaining your body?” she burst out laughing as she said, “You don’t do anything to maintain your body.” BoA quickly responded by shouted out, “I exercise,” but Lee Yeon Hee revealed, “The trainer told me that you left shouting about being tired after you only did a little.”

The two stars also showed off their close friendship as BoA told Lee Yeon Hee, “I’ll buy you food if it (album) becomes daebak” and Lee Yeon Hee told her, “I’ll cheer you on.”

Source+Picture: TV Report via Nate

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So Ji-sub's "Phantom" ranks No. 1 on Wed-Thurs ratings chart

Poster of "Phantom" [SBS]

With the live broadcasting of the 2012 London Olympics just around the corner, major broadcasting SBS was the only station this week to air all two episodes of their Wednesday and Thursday primetime series.

"Phantom," starring actor So Ji-sub and actress Lee Yeon-hee, collected 14.5 percent of the viewers on July 25 and saw an increase of two percent the following the night, according to data compiled by the TNmS (Total National Multimedia Statistics) Friday.

The action-packed drama also fared well on AGB Nielsen's poll with ratings of 13.3 percent and 15.3 percent during the same time frame.

In the meantime, TNmS' chart showed that KBS' "Gaksital," starring Joo Won and Jin Se-yeon, drew in 16.7 percent of the audience on Wednesday, while AGB's survey revealed that the show raked in 15.6 percent of the total viewers the same evening.

However, on Thursday, KBS cacelled the next episode of "Gaksital" and to air the live broadcast of the 2012 London Olympics Soccer Group B match between South Korea and Mexico.

Meanwhile, MBC ran their two-episode special show titled "Idol Star Olympics," featuring popular K-pop idols taking part in various Olympic sports games.

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'Ghost' So Ji Sup & Lee Yeon Hee's Date Interrupted

SBS "Ghost"

So Ji Sup and Lee Yeon Hee's heartwarming date is interrupted by Kwak Do Won.

On July 26, the 18th episode of the SBS drama "Ghost" featured Park Ki Young (So Ji Sup) and Yu Kang Mi (Lee Yeon Hee) enjoying the beautiful day together when their date is interrupted by Kwon Hyuk Joo (Kwak Do Won).

During the episode, Yu Kang Mi was eating lunch by herself when she decides to take a photo of her sandwich to send to Park Ki Young. She included a message saying, "Did you eat lunch?" Park Ki Young suddenly appears behind Yu Kang Mi seconds after and says, "No, I'm about to die of hunger. Are you trying to tease me?"

Yu Kang Mi and Park Ki Young sit on the park bench together and officially begin their lovely date in the park. However, Kwon Hyuk Joo appears out of nowhere with a packed lunch from Choi Seung Yeon (Song Ha Yoon) and says, "Are you hungry to death?"

Kwon Hyuk Joo doesn't realize what is happening and ruins Park Ki Young and Lee Yeon Hee's date. Park Ki Young tried to signal to Kwon Hyuk Joo, who was smiling ever so brightly at them.

Viewers responded with comments like, "So funny. Park Ki Young was so angry at Kwon Hyuk Joo", "I cracked up when I saw Park Ki Young's face expression" and "I wonder what will happen between Park Ki Young and Yu Kang Mi."

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'Ghost' So Ji Sup & Lee Yeon Hee's Steamy Love Scene?

SBS "Ghost"

What happened to the steamy love scene between So Ji Sup and Lee Yeon Hee in the hotel room?

On July 25, the 17th episode of the SBS drama "Ghost" featured Park Ki Young (So Ji Sup) being chased down by the police. Yu Kang Mi (Lee Yeon Hee) brings Park Ki Young's belongings to the hotel room where he is staying temporarily.

Everything was playing out according to Jo Hyun Min's (Um Ki Joon) plot which was the reason why Park Ki Young was wanted by the police. Yu Kang Mi and Kwon Hyuk Joo (Kwak Do Won) were aiding Park Ki Young in his attempt to stay out of sight. Park Ki Young decides to stay at a hotel one night and Yu Kang Mi brings him his belongings.

Whlie waiting for Park Ki Young to finish showering, Yu Kang Mi feels uneasy and begins to blush when he comes out of the shower with only a gown on. When Park Ki Young takes the clothes Yu Kang Mi brought to the bathroom to change, she asks, "Wait, did you finish changing?"

When Park Ki Young comes out of the bathroom, he leads her onto the bed. So Ji Sup and Yu Kang Mi's faces got closer and closer and the atmosphere got tense. Suddenly, Park Ki Young put handcuffs on Yu Kang Mi's hands.

Park Ki Young then says, "It's enough for now. From now on, I'm going to do this on my own. If we move together, we'll both be charged for the crime. Kwon Hyuk Joo will be here soon so wait a little bit" and takes off from the hotel room.

The hotel scene gave the audience high hopes of their romance blooming. Viewers responded with comments like, "I was hoping to see So Ji Sup's six-pack while he was showering", "I was waiting for So Ji Sup and Lee Yeon Hee's relationship going further" and "Other dramas usually include a kiss scene at least.." and expressed their disappointment at the lack of a steamy kiss scene.

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Ha Ji Won & Lee Yeon Hee for SK-II

On July 23rd, selcas of Ha Ji Won and Lee Yeon Hee were posted on the Facebook site of makeup brand SK-II.

The SK-II CF featuring the two actresses was centered around the theme: “The woman I want to be, meeting my mentor.”

In the photos, both actresses smile brightly into the camera, while Ha Ji Won holds up the classic ‘V’ sign. Although they have a 10 year age difference between them, viewers are saying that they can hardly tell that Ha Ji Won is a decade older.

Netizens responded with comments such as, “What an unexpected combination,” “Their outstanding beauty makes it a close battle,” and “I don’t know if it’s because of their hairstyles, but they look alike.”

Watch the SKI-II CF featuring Ha Ji Won and Lee Yeon Hee below.

Source + Image: Newsen via Nate

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Past photo of actress Lee Yeon Hee and actor Park Ki Woong gets attention

A past photo of actress Lee Yeon Hee and actor Park Ki Woong is gathering attention. A post titled “Picture of Park Ki Woong and Lee Yeon Hee before debut” appeared on an online community forum and has been gaining traction ever since.

What has netizens more interested is that Park Ki Woong and Lee Yeon Hee are currently are going head-to-head in terms of viewer ratings. The actor is starring in KBS2‘s ‘Bridal Mask‘, while the actress is playing a role in SBS‘ ‘Phantom‘.

Netizens who came across the photo commented, “Now or the past, they look the same,” “How did they [come to] take a photo posing like that,” and ”They said they went to the same acting school. I guess they were good friends.”

Source & Photo: TV Daily via Nate

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Lee Yeon Hee as Dark Knight Catwomen

Surprised? Yes it was Lee Yeon Hee. Yesterday me and my friends went to watch the The Dark Knight Rises Film. During the movie I was pretty impressed with the catwomen character. Then I wonder how Lee Yeon Hee looks in that character. 

Lee Yeon Hee herself said that she was interested to do the action movie/scene. Perhaps that was the reason for her to signup the current drama "Ghost"

Well, I like to take Lee Yeon Hee to the next level. So that's why I photoshop it. It's pretty cool to see her in this outfit right?

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'Ghost': Who Is The Mole?

The identity of the spy in SBS's 'Ghost' is quickly becoming a hot topic among Netizens.

The latest episode of the drama showed Woo Hyun (So Ji Sub), Hyuk Joo (Kwak Do Won) and Kang Mi (Lee Yeon Hee) realizing that there is a mole placed by Jo Hyun Min (Um Ki Joon), leading to spiking curiosity as to who the spy could be.

A USB drive containing evidence disappeared while Jo Hyun Min was visiting the police station, leading to suspicion that the theft was internal. Furthermore, it is revealed that the mole was one of the few who knew about detective Han's laptop, as well as someone within the department who knew of the phone call from detective Han before his death.

The obvious suspect is Lee Tae Gyun (MBLAQ's G.O.), who received detective Han's phone call and knew how to operate the laptop. However, there are three others who heard the phone call: rookie detective Byun Sang Woo (Im Ji Gyu), evidence analyst Kang Eun Jin (Baek Seung Hyun), and assistant analyst Lee Hye Ran (Bae Min Hee).

Adding to the intensity surrounding the issue of the mole is that the spy killed Yum Jae Hee on Jo Hyun Min's order and disappeared, making the spy all the more dangerous and raising viewers' curiosity and interest in the show to an all-time high.

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'Ghost' Tops Viewer Ratings As So Ji Sub, Kwak Do Won Team Up

The new alliance between So Ji Sub and Kwak Do Won is skyrocketing SBS's 'Ghost' to the top of viewer ratings.

The episode which aired on the 5th garnered a 15.0% rating, overtaking 'Bridal Mask' which managed 14.0%. The other competitor in the time slot, MBC's 'I Do I Do', came in third with a 10.5% viewer rating.

'Ghost', which had recorded 12.0% with the previous day's episode, saw a whopping 3.0% increase overnight, while 'Bridal Mask' fell 1.8% from the previous mark of 15.8% to give 'Ghost' its place atop the rankings.

The latest episode of 'Ghost' featured Kim Woo Hyun (So Ji Sub) telling Kwon Hyuk Soo (Kwak Do Won) that he is actually Park Ki Young and requesting help in finding the real criminal behind Detective Han (Kwon Hae Hyo)'s death. The newly formed duo sets about discovering the truth behind the murder, slowly nearing Jo Hyun Min (Um Ki Joon), heightening tensions in the plot's progress

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'Ghost' Lee Yeon Hee & So Ji Sub - Falling in Love?

The episode of "Ghost" that was aired on the 21st of June featured a comedic scene where Kim Woo Hyun (So Ji Sub) teases Yoo Kang Mi (Lee Yeon Hee). In the episode, Yoo Kang Mi was enjoying her first day off in a long while when she is suddenly disturbed by music coming from an unidentified source. 

When Yoo Kang Mi finds out that the music is coming from her computer, she is completely shocked and gets even more scared when she sees the blood red background on the computer screen. The people who died in her investigation had seen the same computer screen before they died.

However, the writing that popped up in her computer screen read, "Why don't you wake up already." Yoo Kang Mi was sure that it had been Kim Woo Hyun's joke on her. She then curses him to herself and becomes frustrated at the unpleasant wake-up 'call.'

When Yoo Kang Mi runs into Kim Woo Hyun, she says, "When did you plant a virus in my computer? You're going to get in so much trouble. I'm a member of the cyber investigation unit." Without hesitating, Kim Woo Hyun just says, "I deleted it just now" which made her even angrier.

It has been hinted at that there will be a love line forming between Lee Yeon Hee and So Ji Sub from the way they argue and tease each other like little kids who are crushing on each other. It is especially clear when Yoo Kang Mi gets extremely jealous after hearing that Kim Woo Hyun kissed Goo Yeon Ju.

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'Ghost' So Ji Sub's Kiss Makes Lee Yeon Hee Jealous!

During the episode of SBS drama "Ghost" that was aired on the 21st of June featured Kim Woo Hyun (So Ji Sub) confessing to Yoo Kang Mi (Lee Yeon Hee) that he kissed Goo Yeon Joo (Yoon Ji Hye). 

Goo Yeon Joo approached Kim Woo Hyun thinking that she could fool him into thinking that they were lovers before he lost his memory. In order to test her honesty, Kim Woo Hyun makes a move to kiss her. Goo Yeon Joo failed the test however, when she hesitated and turned her head. 

The same night after Kim Woo Hyun tested Goo Yeon Joo, he told Yoo Kang Mi everything that had happened. Kim Woo Hyun tells her, "Reporter Goo Yeon Ju, I think she approached me on purpose to use me for something. I kissed her..." and as soon as Yoo Kang Mi heard him say the word kiss, she fails to hide her shock in her face expression and asks, "Did you really kiss her?"

Kim Woo Hyun then says, "Why? I can't do that?" and begins to tease her. Yoo Kang Mi replies, "No, so then what happened?" while hesitating. Yoo Kang Mi tries to change the subject and changes her face expression. However, after Kim Woo Hyun leaves, Yoo Kang Mi says to herself, "They kissed?" and begins to worry nervously.

It seems as though a love line will form between Yoo Kang Mi and the fake Kim Woo Hyun.

During this episode, Kim Woo Hyun installs a black box inside of Goo Yeon Joo's car. While he follows her around, he stops at a resort and things become more confusing as the security guards at the resort recognize him. 

When Kim Woo Hyun enters the resort, he realizes that he has been there before. Kim Woo Hyun realizes that it is the same place where the phantom appeared. Right then, Jo Hyun Min (Uhm Ki Joon) appears and says, 'We meet again, Kim Woo Hyun.' and the episode ends.

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Model Hye Park is a huge fan of Lee Seung Gi

Model Hye Park revealed that she’s a huge fan of Lee Seung Gi.

Hye Park guested on the June 21st broadcast of tvN‘s ‘Taxi‘, and selected Lee Seung Gi as her favorite male celebrity.

“Lee Seung Gi is my ideal guy. He’s the person I like and would like to meet the most,” she said.

MC Lee Young Ja questioned, “Even when you have your husband?” Hye Park answered, “My husband knows that I really like Lee Seung Gi. It’s okay since he’s a huge fan of Lee Yeon Hee,” causing the hosts to laugh. The model added, “It’s a wish of mine to shoot a pictorial with Lee Seung Gi.”

In related news, Hye Park caught the attention of viewers as she discussed her experiences with Hollywood star Josh Hartnett, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, and Steven Meisel.

Source: Sports Chosun via Nate

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‘Ghost’ Lee Yeon Hee Receives Recognition For Improved Acting

Actress Lee Yeon Hee, who previously received criticism for her acting, grabs audiences with her improved intense eye acting and crying ability.

On the 20^th, Yoo Kang Mi (Lee Yeon Hee) investigated a Sung Yeon High School female student's suicide case in SBS's Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Ghost.'

Yoo Kang Mi, who is an alumnus at Sung Yeon High School, actively investigated the high school student's death. However, she could not escape from the fear deep within her heart. Yoo Kang Mi was actually involved in Sung Yeon High School's first suicide incident.

During her high school days, Yoo Kang Mi maintained first place in academics throughout the whole school until her friend Eun Sol stole her position. Eun Sol was happy with her improved grades; however Yoo Kang Mi became jealous and could not rescue Eun Sol from being bullied.

Eventually, Eun Sol was blocked from entering class and flunked. In addition to being bullied, Eun Sol chose to kill herself due to family issues as well.

Lee Yeon Hee's stable acting could be observed through these scenes. Audiences praised her expression of guilt and shame through tears. Also, her intense gaze during the investigation perfectly portrayed the image of a police officer.

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'Ghost' Lee Yeon Hee's Dark Past

In the 7th episode of SBS drama "Ghost" that was aired on the 20th of June featured Yoo Kang Mi (Lee Yeon Hee) working on an investigation at the high school she graduated from. 

At the high school, two students had committed suicide. Yoo Kang Mi begins to remember her experience while she attended the same school. Yoo Kang Mi was always at the top of her class when it came to grades. One day however, one of her friends Kwon Eun Sol performed better and Yoo Kang Mi placed 2nd. From her 'defeat', Yoo Kang Mi was shocked.

At the high school, there was a 'Legendary Answer Key' rumor that floated around. It was said that a ghost of a student who died from stress shows the complete answer key to the final exam to one student who is attending the school at the time every year.

When Kwon Eun Sol placed first unexpectedly, students began to suspect her of receiving all the answers from the ghost. As a result of jealousy, other students locked Kwon Eun Sol in a classroom to keep her from attending class. Yoo Kang Mi heard Kwon Eun Sol screaming out, 'I'm going to fail if I don't go to class!' but Yoo Kang Mi ignored her. After the event, Kwon Eun Sol chose to commit suicide.

Yoo Kang Mi remembers, "Our school cost $8,600 (10,000 Won) per semester, all the students and their parents sacrificed so much to attend the school. We dedicated every part of our lives to studying. Eun Sol's family didn't have that much money. They had to lend money to pay for school but because of us, she failed and chose to kill herself."

It was also revealed that Yoo Kang Mi felt responsible for Kwon Eun Sol's death and was thinking of committing suicide as well.

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