A woman taking part in a popular South Korean reality television show has been found dead in a bathroom on the set.
The police said she appeared to have hanged herself with the cord of a hairdryer.
South Korean media have raised questions about alleged bullying and humiliation during filming of the match-making show.
The producer expressed remorse at the death but denied that the woman had been put under too much pressure.
The programme called "Jjak", which means partner, features seven men and five women contestants who compete for dates in a guesthouse, known as "Lovetown", which is fitted with cameras in all rooms except the bathroom.
South Korean newspapers say the show has a reputation for creating emotional tension and that contestants are required to eat meals alone when rejected by their dates.
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I would think that would be a reward not a punishment. As to the sad story, it is likely that this kind of show tends to attract people with certain character issues.Gob wrote: South Korean newspapers say the show has a reputation for creating emotional tension and that contestants are required to eat meals alone when rejected by their dates.