MMA fighter Akiyama Shungo mourned a beloved acquaintance’s suicide, expressed deep grief, and said he will pause all SNS activity.
October/12/2026 12:40
Mixed martial artist Akiyama Shungo (Korean name: Choo Sung-hoon) conveyed the news of the death of an important acquaintance, showing deep sadness. Through his own Instagram, he posted, "The person I loved and respected from the bottom of my heart took their own life." He continued, "At the still-too-young age of their 40s..." and confessed his painful feelings, saying, "I am so heartbroken and sad that I do not know what to say." He also revealed his regret, saying, "Only the person themselves would know what kind of suffering they went through and what happened, but... even so, I wished they could have held on just a little longer." Furthermore, he conveyed his feelings toward the deceased, saying, "Even now I cannot believe it, and my heart hurts very much. I want to see you once again." Finally, he said, "I offer my deepest condolences from the bottom of my heart and respectfully pray for the repose of the deceased's soul," and made clear, "For the time being, I will suspend all SNS activities." Akiyama Shungo has not revealed the specific relationship with the deceased or their identity, but it seems he is feeling a deep sense of loss over the sudden news of the death. ・TWICE's Nayeon and Momo also enjoy draft beer! A face-to-face meeting with Akiyama Shungo in Japan (with video) ・Akiyama Shungo goes to Shin-Okubo with BIGBANG's SOL! Finds Ma Dong-seok goods and says, "Why are they here?" (with video)
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