Perry: The YG Entertainment Producer Who Has Been Missing For More Than 10 Years
Perry, whose full name is Perry Thomas Borja, was known for writing and producing songs for many of the earlier YG Entertainment stars. He worked with Jinusean, 1TYM, Se7en, Lexy and Wheesung. He even helped produce several tracks from BIGBANG's debut album, including 'La La La', 'Always' and 'Good Bye Baby'. Unfortunately, he hasn't been active in the music scene because he's reportedly gone missing since 2010.
According to reports, the producer's last known appearance was in South Korea in 2010. He was working with YG Entertainment when his activities abruptly stopped in 2009. He allegedly returned to the United States sometime in 2011 but completely cut off contact with colleagues and family members. There have been no contracts, activities or confirmed sightings of the rapper since 2013.
The last known information about Perry's disappearance was from 2021, when a post from an anonymous person went viral. The post was from someone believed to be close to the composer. According to the individual, Perry's family had filed a missing persons report after his disappearance. However, there had been no progress on the case for years.
There are also many speculations about Perry's current whereabouts. Some argued that he's living anonymously or off-grid in a completely different environment. Unfortunately, no concrete leads have surfaced, and not even his closest friends have information about his disappearance. Sadly, his US citizenship also complicates things, as South Korean authorities can't intervene in the case due to legal privacy protections.
It's almost 15 years since Perry's disappearance, but his loved ones have not yet given up on locating him. However, with a lack of clues and evidence indicating foul play, this case remains a mystery. What are your thoughts on this?
Sources: Koreaboo, Pannchoa
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