Updated November 24 KST:

Japanese agency Production Ogi has now released a statement regarding the passing of Goo Hara.

As Goo Hara is not affiliated with any Korean agencies, Production Ogi relayed the statement to 8D Creative, a Korean entertainment agency.

The statement is as follows:

Hello. We are here to deliver tragic and unfortunate news. Family members and friends of Goo Hara are deeply shocked and anxious at the moment. Therefore, we earnestly request that you refrain from writing speculative articles and spreading rumors. In addition, we ask the media and fans to refrain from making condolence calls. We apologize for conveying this sudden news, and we are sorry once again for requesting that [the media and fans] refrain from making condolence calls.

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Original Article:

Singer Goo Hara has passed away.

According to Seoul Gangnam Police Station, Goo Hara was found dead at her home in Cheongdam neighborhood of Seoul on November 24 at approximately 6 p.m. KST.

A police investigation is currently underway.

Goo Hara debuted as a member of KARA in 2008 and later began promoting as a solo artist in Korea and Japan.

We offer our sincere condolences to Goo Hara’s family and friends.

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