Kim Ji Hoon of duo group Duke found dead in hotel room + believed to have committed suicide

On December 12, singer Kim Ji Hoon of Korean duo group Duke was found dead in his hotel room.

An acquaintance said, "Today, we discovered Kim Ji Hoon unconscious . . . We moved him to the hospital, but he was determined to be dead by the paramedics . . . After learning about the sad news, family members and friends started heading to the hospital where his body was resting.  It is assumed to be a suicide, but I think we need to observe the police as they conduct their follow-up investigation."

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It was revealed that Kim Ji Hoon and his wife divorced last December after two and a half years of marriage.  The singer had been booked for marijuana and ecstasy usage in the past and it was also revealed that he was battling depression.

Rest in peace, Kim Ji Hoon.