Remembering Sulli’s Career From Child Acting to f(x) and ‘Dear Jinri’

Seven years after Sulli’s death, her work as an actor and singer continues to be remembered. Born Choi Jin-ri, she started her acting career in the 2005 SBS drama Ballad of Seodong before becoming known to K-pop fans as a member of f(x), which debuted in 2009.

Sulli was found at her home in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on Oct. 14, 2019, at age 25. Her manager contacted police after being unable to reach her. Police investigated her death, including through an autopsy, and reported finding no evidence of foul play. The news prompted tributes from the public and entertainment industry.

After leaving f(x), Sulli continued to pursue acting and music. Her final project was released posthumously in 2023 as Persona: Sulli, and included the documentary Dear Jinri. The project offers a record of her life and work, adding to the ways audiences can revisit her career.