Goo Hara was found dead in her home by her housekeeper after she attempted to contact the late star but to no avail. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, a hand-written letter found in the premise but they chose to not reveal the content of it. The news of her passing spread like wildfire and instantly reached her friends in the industry.
On Instagram, actress Park Min Young expressed her grieving and wrote in her caption, "I'm sorry that I wasn't able to be with you on your final path... I will always remember you like my cute Hara. Take care on your journey."
Kahi, ex-After School leader, also took to her Instagram. She posted a black and white photo of her and the ex-KARA member, facing the sun seemingly setting down. Kahi wrote, "Another light has gone away. This country has to protect its children and its idols too. Hara, always remember that someone is always praying for you. RIP."
DinDin, rapper, shared a photo of the smiling Goo Hara flashing a peace sign. His lengthy post truly can move the hearts of its readers and one can feel how mournful he is."Hara, when I was slowly gaining popularity, you were the first person who worried about me. You told me to call or message you if I ever went through a tough time. You were so beautiful and radiant, and I'm sorry that I wasn't able to do anything for you and couldn't be of any help."
DinDin also said "I'm truly sorry. I should've known you needed my help and I could've helped you, and I'm really sorry. Right now, I feel angry, and I hate that the world has done this to you, but I really hope that wherever you are right now, that you will be happy. I'm sorry. Thank you."
Another rapper, Giriboy, expressed how thankful he is to the late idol. He posted a plain red image and wished Goo Hara happiness saying "Even though we're the same age, you were like a senior to me; whenever I contacted you to ask you something, you'd always go out of your way to help me out," he wrote. "You were such a warm person. When we talked on the phone last time, everything seemed normal, but then this suddenly happened. I'm so shocked... I hope you're happy. Really."
Dowoo, a former A-JAX member, also shared how grateful to his senior. "When I was promoting and you were our senior artist at our agency, you were our pride and our role model. Thank you for everything. Rest in peace."
Other celebrities who expressed their condolences were Han Ye Seul, Kim So Yi, Harisu, and Chae Ri Na.On the night that Goo Hara passed was the night that IU, who was reportedly friends with her, was having her concert in Seoul. Fans who were at the show claimed that the soloist tried to finish the concert with all her might. No confirmation from the singer has been made.
