Former K-pop girl group T-ara member Lee Ahreum reportedly attempted suicide on 27 March 2024.
Korean media reported that the 29-year-old was taken to the hospital following the attempt.
She is currently receiving treatment in the hospital, and her current boyfriend said that she is still unconscious.
Lee had also left a message akin to a will.
Here’s what allegedly happened.
Accusations Against Husband
Two days earlier, on March 25, Lee disclosed details of abuse by her husband on Instagram. She married him in 2019 and they have two sons together.
In the post, she also included photos of injuries she allegedly sustained from her husband.
Lee claimed she was beaten in front of her son, resulting in bruises all over her body.
The post included an audio recording of her son describing the abuse they endured. The man allegedly spat and urinated on them, and smeared their faces with feces.
On 10 December 2023, Lee had announced her intention to file for divorce from her husband, with whom she shares two sons.
She alleged that her husband had obtained loans without informing her and engaged in gambling activities. Additionally, she stated that he never provided her with financial assistance and accused him of domestic violence during their marriage.
Lee Ah-reum is a South Korean singer, dancer, and former member of the popular K-pop group T-ara, formed by MBK Entertainment in 2009.
The group, known for its hook-heavy dance-pop music, collaborated closely with composer Shinsadong Tiger. T-ara experienced several lineup changes, with members coming and going over the years.
Lee Ahreum joined T-ara as a new member in July 2012 and participated in the song “Day by Day.” She left the group in July 2013 amidst its ongoing lineup shifts.
Last month, she had announced that she would be releasing a solo album soon.