K-Pop star Goo Hara dies aged 28

South Korean pop star Goo Hara was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday. Goo made her debut in 2008 as a member of the girl group Kara, which had big followings in South Korea, Japan and other Asian countries. She later worked as a solo artist and appeared on many TV shows. The cause of her death is currently unclear. Variety reports about her attempted suicide in March this year after an ex-boyfriend attempted to blackmail her with threats of assault and the release of a sex video. Amid the dispute, Goo’s agency terminated her contract.