Hero Jaejoong in shock over Park Yong-ha death

Hero Jaejoong is said to be in shock after hearing about the suicide of actor Park Yong-ha.

Multiple media sources reported that TVXQ member Hero Jaejoong, who is currently in the United States, was in distress since he had talked on the phone with Park just the day before his death.

"Jaejoong and Park had a special relationship -- something beyond the typical friendship. We know that they had a telephone conversation on June 29th," a source close to Hero Jaejoong said, although adding he was not sure what they talked about.

Jaejoong, currently in the United States to work on his new global album, will be unable to visit the hospital in time.

Park was found hanging himself from the cord of his camcorder charger at 5:30 a.m. in his house. His body has been placed at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital.

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