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Jo Hyun Gil, the producer of hit series ‘Iris’ and ‘Athena: Goddess of War’, was found dead in his car on January 2.

The producer was found dead inside a car in the parking lot of a restaurant he owns in Gangnam around 9:00 AM KST. Police first suspected that he died due to hypothermia as he stayed up in his car for too long in extremely cold weather.

However, police is still considering a suicidal attempt as Jo Hyun Gil posted the words, “I’m relieved now that I’ve put it all down” on his Facebook on December 31. But the family of the deceased are insisting that the death was an accident.

Jo Hyun Gil’s body was sent to a Hospital in Gangnam, Seoul and will taking a funeral ceremony on January 4th at 8:40AM.

Meanwhile, Jo Hyun Gil was also known for producing famous movies like ‘71 Into the Fire’, ‘Wet Dreams’ and the ‘Marrying the Mafia’ series.

sources: dkpopnews

In my opinion, the family could be in denial. It seems unlikely someone could accidentally die of hypothermia unless maybe he fell asleep inside the car. Either way, Korea lost a talented person, RIP.

Date: 2013-01-03 05:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ceecile.livejournal.com
Actually those accidents are frequent. It just usually doesn't make the news.
He might have been drunk and fallen asleep.
*Of course it still might be a suicide, just pointing out that this type of thing is more frequent than you think.
Edited Date: 2013-01-03 05:03 am (UTC)

Date: 2013-01-03 05:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ceecile.livejournal.com
Not just in Korea unfortunately. Even where I live where the winters aren't that bad this happens. It's often homeless people who sleep in their cars, drunks or people who are travelling and don't have a hotel for example. It's really quite common and unfortunately it's not reported so it keeps happening.

Date: 2013-01-03 05:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ceecile.livejournal.com
I've worked with a shelter for homeless people and we did a prevention campaign for this because a lot of them have cars and often sleep in them. I think it's not reported as it should be because it puts the lights on how many homeless people die of hypothermia every winter. People don't like to hear about that. It's not like accidents where you couldn't have done anything, this is a case where you can actually help and are reminded of it everyday by seeing them outside.

Date: 2013-01-03 06:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jlie-ly.livejournal.com
the strange thing that struck me is he died in his car in front of his own restaurant, why did he have to sleep in his car when he could just have gone into his restaurant for a rest.

Date: 2013-01-03 02:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ceecile.livejournal.com
Oh this is looking more and more like a suicide - though damn, what a way to do it!
I just feel like it's my duty to tell people about these incidents since I once took part in a prevention campaign to warn people against this.
Edited Date: 2013-01-03 02:49 pm (UTC)

Date: 2013-01-03 09:11 am (UTC)

Date: 2013-01-03 05:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] uglypricetag.livejournal.com
RIP. i liked 71 into the fire and iris, somewhat.

i'm willing to bet that it's a suicide bc of his facebook comment

Date: 2013-01-03 05:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] love-keiko.livejournal.com
OMG RIP!

damn, what is with these news articles?! it's like 2013 can't wait to be eventful! O____O

Date: 2013-01-03 05:14 am (UTC)

Date: 2013-01-03 05:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flumes.livejournal.com
right? so weird

Date: 2013-01-03 05:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shanny-w.livejournal.com
it really wants to get us talking

Date: 2013-01-03 02:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] markthatcoin.livejournal.com
i feel like there has been more commenting already O.O

Date: 2013-01-03 05:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flumes.livejournal.com
wow that's awful

Date: 2013-01-03 05:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] asnindie.livejournal.com
Wth, today has been a crazy day. RIP:(

Date: 2013-01-03 05:16 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] honeebs.livejournal.com
Well is there tox report coming, prob not eh Korea.
It might be an accident,he was drunk and fell asleep.
Sad, at first glance it seems a suicide. We'll never know.
RIP

Date: 2013-01-03 05:23 am (UTC)

Date: 2013-01-03 05:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] anrixan.livejournal.com
This is HORRIBLE. :( Such a wonderful producer.... *sigh* RIP.

Date: 2013-01-03 05:38 am (UTC)

Date: 2013-01-03 05:39 am (UTC)

Date: 2013-01-03 05:43 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] unicornios.livejournal.com
I still have to watch Iris. This is so sad. RIP.

Date: 2013-01-03 05:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] xalter-egox.livejournal.com
Oh my :( RIP :(

Date: 2013-01-03 05:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] muzegrey.livejournal.com
A lot of people have fallen asleep drunk and died in the cold. It's not uncommon.

Date: 2013-01-03 06:25 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lazmy.livejournal.com
but isn't that more outside and not so much in a car?

Date: 2013-01-03 06:08 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aleexnews.livejournal.com
so sad :| RIP.

Date: 2013-01-03 06:34 am (UTC)

Date: 2013-01-03 07:12 am (UTC)

Date: 2013-01-03 11:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ashiva.livejournal.com
RIP. I wonder if TOP knew him well as he was both in Iris and 71? (kinda hope he didn't as he himself is also prone to the dark thoughts)

Date: 2013-01-03 04:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] misa-star.livejournal.com
If I'm not mistaken, they had dinner many times and posted quite a few pics together.
Edited Date: 2013-01-03 04:51 pm (UTC)

Date: 2013-01-03 05:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ashiva.livejournal.com
Damn, I hope this doesn't trigger him back to depression.

Date: 2013-01-03 12:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] snow-princess21.livejournal.com
I can understand the family for not wanting the shame of suicide upon his or their shoulders...

RIP

Date: 2013-01-03 06:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] soramai.livejournal.com
omg, it's sad :(
RIP

Date: 2013-01-04 02:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] obeytheempress.livejournal.com
how very sad, what an awful way for his loved ones to start the new year

RIP

Date: 2013-01-04 05:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 10135.livejournal.com
:( RIP.

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