Up-and-coming fashion model dies in apparent suicide

By Park Si-soo

Lee Eui-soo

Fashion model and DJ Lee Eui-soo was found dead at his home in an apparent suicide, his agency said Sunday. He was 22.

Lee’s elder brother revealed the death in a message posted on social media on Saturday night.

“Lee, my only sibling, passed away on Oct. 6, 2017,” wrote Lee Eun-sun. “I thought he had lived well as a fashion model and DJ. He seems to have been in trouble and that’s why he opted for this regrettable choice”(a euphemistic reference to his suicide).

The message did not say why the up-and-coming model killed himself. It is unknown if he left a will.

His agency ESteem confirmed the death

“We are at a loss after learning about his death,” The agency said, asking netizens to refrain from groundless speculation.

The funeral will be at Moat Seoul Memorial Park at 2 p.m. on Monday, according to the agency.

Lee, who was born in 1995, made his modeling debut in 2013. He appeared in major fashion shows and on popular TV programs. He made his debut as DJ last year.