Rapper NO:EL has shared his feelings with fans following the passing of his father, Jang Je-won, former conservative politician from the People Power Party.
On the 1st, NO:EL communicated with his fans through an open chat, saying, "I wasn't sure how to say this, so I thought about it for a long time before writing this message. Obviously, how could I be okay? But please don't worry too much about me."
He continued, "It's okay if you don't know what to say to me. I'll make sure to see him off properly. Fortunately, I've experienced a lot at a young age, so I won't crumble because of others. Please don't worry too much. The weather is beautiful today. I hope you all have a wonderful day. I love you all," he said, trying to maintain a calm demeanor.
According to the police on the 1st, Jang Je-won was found deceased at an officetel in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, at around 11:40 PM the previous day. A note believed to be written by Jang Je-won was reportedly found at the scene. The police are investigating the exact circumstances of his death.
Jang Je-won was recently under police investigation for allegations of sexual assault in November 2015 against his secretary, identified as A; he was a vice president at a university in Busan at the time.
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)