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Woo Jong-hwan dead... friends dumbfounded

Creative director Woo Jong-hwan's friends and those who were close to him are mourning at their loss.

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Comedian Jeong Jun-ha who met him through the TV program "Infinity Challenge" posted, "Jong-hwan..." on his Twitter.

Hong Seok-cheon posted, "I met him on the 14th, what is this? We had a few drinks and were happy and laughing. I can't believe it. You are mean. What is this?

Novelist Lee Oi-soo requested for no bad remarks regarding his death. He posted, "The first creative director of the country just committed suicide. Whoever dies, leaves sadness. If you can't comfort a hurt soul, don't spray salt all over it".

A fashion related spokesperson said over the phone with E Today, "Those in this business who knew him are mourning silently. They are visiting his funeral and silently wishing him to rest in peace. Everyone is at a loss of words".

Woo Jong-hwan was found hung and dead in his apartment in Yongsan, Seoul on the evening of the 15th. According to the police, there were no signs of a struggle or a will. His sister found him that way on the 16th and when the police arrived, he was already stiff and cold. His funeral has been set up in

Woo Jong-hwan was 46 years old this year. His funeral has been set in room 206 of the Soon Chun Hyang Hospital in Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong, Seoul.

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