‘Persona: Sulli’ Audience Reactions: ‘Absolutely Heartbreaking,’ ‘All K-pop Fans Need to Watch’

Sulli has left her legacy in the posthumous Netflix documentary Persona: Sulli. This is the last ever piece of work by the late artist and follows her story of identity, fame, and struggle.

The documentary comprises two parts: an opening play titled 4: Clean Island, and the documentary itself, titled Dear Jinri.

The first drama 4: Clean Island follows a pig named 4 on its voyage to the clean island, where everything is pure. However, in order to do so, it must confess to all of its misdeeds committed during its lifetime. Meanwhile, a young girl assumes the identity of the pig, and the adventure eventually becomes hers. Directed by Hwang Soo Ah, known for Why Did You Come to My House, and co-directed by Kim Ji Hye, the mind behind the drama Lost, this short film delves into her quest for a new life.

Dear Jinri talks about the multiple lives existing inside of her. This piece dives deeply into the minds of both the artist, Sulli, and the human, Choi Jinri.  Sulli was found dead in her home by her manager on October 14, 2019. Directed by Jung Yoon Seok, the award-winning director of Non-Fiction Diary at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival, the film sheds light on the personal reflections and concerns experienced by Sulli.

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The two-part film premiered at the 28th Busan International Film Festival, creating a buzz with sold-out screenings upon ticket release.

Here are some viewer reactions to her posthumous Netflix series.

i won't lie, #PersonaSulli was difficult to watch without my heart breaking. but as a fan, i'm very happy with this. it's so nice to hear her voice again and watch her shine in her element.

i'm sorry. i love you. there's not a day i don't think about you. rest easy, sulli. pic.twitter.com/Wx6eSqIfI6

— mary saw mitski 🦋 (@pearlnquartz) November 13, 2023

"What did you do to relieve your stress?"
Sulli : "I just blame my self all over again."

I'm so sorry that this world was too harsh for you that you didn't know what to do but blaming your self pic.twitter.com/lydPOd99Vn

— 로스🌹 (@kitkattyong_95) November 13, 2023

This absolutely broke my heart, but it was so important. This needs to be watched. Sulli was always unapologetically herself. She was a very passionate person who was always true to herself. Hearing her words was heartbreaking. I hope she's in a better place. 🤍🕊#PersonaSulli pic.twitter.com/3VcUjdNZ6C

— arman⁷ | (@audrk99) November 13, 2023

persona: sulli gave the fans an insight into sulli's thoughts and experiences; it was a deep dive into who sulli was. through her words, art, music and life.

wherever you are after death, i hope you rest in peace. i love you, sulli.#PersonaSulli #SULLI pic.twitter.com/ffCYBAAjj0

— Mary. (@pearlnquartz) November 13, 2023

highly encourage all kpop fans to watch persona: sulli! she talks about the real parts of the kpop idustry, the parts most idols are scared to say but need to hear. especially in regards to underage idols and labor laws. https://t.co/mpNAFprarC

— kevin ˗ˏˋ ê’° ♡ ê’± ËŽËŠË— (@onlyonefag) November 13, 2023

highly encourage all kpop fans to watch persona: sulli! she talks about the real parts of the kpop idustry, the parts most idols are scared to say but need to hear. especially in regards to underage idols and labor laws. https://t.co/mpNAFprarC

— kevin ˗ˏˋ ê’° ♡ ê’± ËŽËŠË— (@onlyonefag) November 13, 2023

クリーンアイランド。世にも奇妙な物語みたいだったね。ソルリの生まれながら持つ無垢さ、鬼気迫る瞳、いのちを吹き込む強い力に魅了された。繰り返し見て、その度に新たな気付きや隠された意味が見つかりそう。ソルリのファン以外にもぜひ見て欲しい。#설리 #진리 #sulli #ソルリ pic.twitter.com/GXbkcfxdw7

— ハル (@peachesgoblin3) November 13, 2023

“Clean Island. It was such a strange yet beautiful story. Sulli’s innate innocent look, intense gaze and powerful energy are just mesmerizing. Every time I watch it, I find new insights and hidden meanings. It’s not just for Sulli’s fans—everyone should definitely give it a watch.”

페르소나:설리 , 1편 본 후 2편 인터뷰 보는데, 보는 내내 가슴이 만갈래.

저런 표정으로 저렇게 온통 생각과 눈물로 차서 말하는 아이를 인터뷰를 할 게 아니라 당장 손잡고 나가서 맛있는 거 실컷 먹이고, 병원 가서 진료받고, 젤로 부드러운 이불 덮어서 두 시간은 꼭 껴안아줘야 할 거 같은데..

— HARI (@HariJung) November 14, 2023

“I’m watching episode 2 of Persona: Sulli after episode 1, and my heart just feels like it’s breaking into a million pieces.

Someone should have just taken her out, given her a good meal, gotten her to the hospital for a checkup, wrapped her up in the softest blanket, and held her close for at least two hours instead of interviewing her…”

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