Korean entertainment has taken over the world. Be it music, films, or television, artists from South Korea have given their Western counterparts a run for their money. However, sometimes this takes a dark turn.

Consider the case of Saint Von Colucci, a Canadian singer who recently lost his life chasing a silly pursuit. He apparently wanted to look like K-pop icon Jimin. For this, he got many surgeries done. However, this gave rise to several health complications and ultimately to his death. This sheds light on the sobering reality of fan obsession with celebrities.

Saint Von Colucci Dies After Multiple Surgeries To Look Like BTS Icon

Saint Von Colucci
Saint Von Colucci

Another day and another heartbreaking news! The famous Canadian star Saint Von Colucci died at the age of 22 after having multiple surgical procedures to look like BTS singer Jimin. According to TMZ, Von Colucci passed away at a South Korean hospital on April 23. The reason behind his sudden passing is that he was suffering due to complications from the cosmetic procedures he had a few months ago.

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According to his PR, the actor spent a whopping amount on 12 plastic surgeries for his upcoming series look. His publicist Eric Blake told Daily Mail that Saint Von Colucci shifted to South Korea from Canada in 2019. The late actor wanted to make a name for himself in the music industry. Blake told the outlet,

“It’s very tragic and very unfortunate. He had a very square jawline and chin and he didn’t like the shape of it because he thought it was too wide and wanted a V-shape, the shape many Asians have. It was very hard for him to get a job in South Korea and he felt very discriminated against [because of] his Western looks.”

Saint Von Colucci and Jimin
Saint Von Colucci and Jimin

Last week, Saint Von Colucci underwent jaw implant removal surgery in a South Korean hospital. Despite being well aware of the risks involved, the actor insists he still wants to do it. The outlet further reported that Von Colucci had spent a fortune just to look similar to the BTS star. He paid $220,000 for 12 surgeries. 

These included jaw implants, a nose job, a face-lift, lip reduction, an eyebrow lift and an eye lift, and other procedures. Saint Von Colucci began filming the Korean drama Pretty Lies in June and wrapped in December last year. He portrayed one of the series main characters.

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A Brief Note on Saint Von Colucci’s Career

Saint Von Colucci
Saint Von Colucci

Saint Von Colucci has a bright future ahead of him. His Publicist told the outlet that he was about to earn a seven-figure salary to play BTS Jimin in an upcoming Korean drama. According to reports, the late Canadian star spent a whopping amount of his income just to get cosmetic surgeries done to change his physical appearance.

Saint Von Colucci wanted to look similar to a K-pop icon but due to surgery complications, he died on Sunday in a Korean hospital. The actor started his professional career as a child artist. He wanted to become a singer in Korea but Von Colucci was insecure with his face thus he was afraid to step into the entertainment industry.

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The actor was struggling to get work in the competitive industry. As aforementioned, Saint Von Colucci was known for his eventful professional career and personal life. Along the way, he faced all sorts of difficulties and challenges in his life. It’s tragic and heartbreaking news that he left the world at such a young age. He was determined and dedicated to his career.

Source: TMZ