Ghaziabad Triple Suicide: What Is Korean Love Game? Why People Are Comparing To Blue Whale Challenge?

A shocking incident from Ghaziabad has once again raised serious concerns about online games and their impact on children. Three minor sisters allegedly died by suicide after jumping from a high-rise building and an early police investigation suggests a possible link to a task-based online game known as the Korean Lover Game. While the probe is still ongoing, the case has triggered comparisons with the infamous Blue Whale Challenge, which created panic in India a few years ago.What Happened In GhaziabadThe incident took place in a residential tower at Bharat City in the Sahibabad area, under the Teela Mor police station limits. Police received information around 2.15 am that three minors had jumped from a high-rise balcony. When officers reached

the spot, the sisters were found critically injured on the ground floor. They were rushed to a hospital in Loni, where doctors declared them dead on arrival.According to officials, the exact sequence of events is still being pieced together. The girls’ father, Chetan Kumar, told investigators that his daughters had been deeply involved in a Korean online game since the Covid-19 lockdown period and were unwilling to give it up. His statement, quoted by IANS, suggests the family had raised concerns over their excessive screen time.What Is The so-called Korean “Love Game”Police have described the game as an online, task-based interactive experience, often referred to as a “love game” by players. While no specific app name has been mentioned in the suicide note, officers said the content appeared to be heavily influenced by Korean pop culture and online narratives. DCP Trans-Hindon Nimish Patil said the note did not name any platform but indicated a strong emotional attachment to Korean-themed content. Investigators noted that the sisters often did everything together, from daily routines to gaming and had reportedly not attended school regularly since the pandemic period.Why Comparisons To The Blue Whale Challenge Are Being MadeThe case has drawn comparisons to the infamous Blue Whale challenge due to concerns about psychological manipulation and excessive emotional dependence on online tasks. However, police have cautioned against jumping to conclusions. ACP Atul Kumar Singh, quoted by PTI, said preliminary findings point to parental objections over continuous gaming, but the investigation is ongoing.Investigation ContinuesAuthorities are examining digital devices, online activity and personal circumstances to understand what led to the extreme step. Officials stress that it is too early to assign blame to any specific game. The incident has nonetheless sparked a wider conversation on monitoring children’s online habits, mental health support and early intervention.