On July 3rd, a body was discovered in an apartment in a high-rise building, prompting an ongoing police investigation to ascertain the identity of the deceased. The last update on the Instagram account of the individual, identified as Tono, was on June 27th, after which there was silence. According to a reporter from a sports newspaper, Tono’s acquaintances became concerned when they lost contact and decided to visit the apartment, where they found the body. Local residents reported seeing emergency vehicles on the evening of July 3rd.
A resident living on the same floor recounted witnessing multiple ambulances and fire trucks outside the building in the late afternoon. They mentioned having last seen Tono around the end of June and expressed concern about their health, noting that Tono appeared increasingly unwell and withdrawn from public appearances.
In January of this year, Tono left their agency and began working independently. Tono had recently made public appearances, including on a show on June 13th, and was involved in hosting a cooking and talk event at a mental health clinic.
Earlier on July 3rd, another resident described an unsettling sight of a rope hanging from Tono’s apartment. Police mentioned that they had to break a window to gain entry as there was no response from inside the apartment. For a couple of hours, there seemed to be hope that the situation could have had a different outcome.
This tragic incident highlights concerns about mental health and the importance of checking in on friends and loved ones, especially if they seem to be withdrawing from their social circles. Although the circumstances surrounding Tono’s death are still unclear, it serves as a somber reminder of the struggles many face. It is crucial for communities to foster open conversations about mental well-being and ensure that no one feels isolated in their battles.