Parents Of Late ENHYPEN Fan Mina Open Up About Her Tragic Death, Urge People To Think About What They Say Online
The tragic death of ENHYPEN fan Mina Chan has shocked the K-pop community.
The tragic death of ENHYPEN fan Mina Chan has shocked the K-pop community. Reports say she took her own life after enduring intense criticism from a toxic fandom and online harassment. Days later, her parents spoke publicly about the loss, urging fans to reflect carefully on the words and posts they share online. Their statements convey profound grief and issue a clear appeal for greater kindness in the digital spaces that so many young people use every day.
ENHYPEN Fan Mina’s Parents Address Her Tragic Death
On August 11, a long message appeared on Mina’s Instagram story. The parents explained that they were Mina’s family and felt sorry for the stress this event caused. They shared that on August 9 they were finally able to bring their daughter home. That day marked her 26th birthday. The family said it broke their hearts that they could not keep their promise to celebrate the day together with her.
They described how their daughter felt pain from critical messages sent to her on social media. Those words made her feel that her right to live was being taken away, and in the end she chose to end her life. The parents asked readers to picture the sudden loss of someone they love right in front of them. They expressed a sincere wish that more people would stop and think about how the words, photos, videos, and other content they share online might affect others who see them.
The family closed by thanking Mina’s close friends, everyone who supported and encouraged her, and especially those who helped the family during this hard time. A final note seemed to come from Mina herself, thanking her Korean friends for the love they showed even for a short while. She said she had fun with them and hoped they would meet again one day.
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This sad event has led many in the K-pop community to talk about the harm that online attacks can cause. Fans are being reminded that comments left on social media can carry heavy weight.
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First Published: August 12, 2026 4:31 PM
