The group As One member Lee Min has unexpectedly passed away, causing great sadness. Having been active until recently with appearances on broadcasts and the release of new songs, fans are also in shock.
On the 6th, a representative from As One's agency, Brand New Music, confirmed to OSEN, "It is true that Lee Min has passed away. The police are currently investigating the situation, and we ask that excessive speculation be avoided."
On this day, a media report stated that Lee Min was found dead at home on the evening of the 5th. The first person to discover her was her husband, and the police are currently investigating the exact cause of her death. Crystal, another member of As One, decided to urgently return from the United States upon hearing the sad news, reportedly arriving as early as tomorrow.
Lee Min's sudden death has given a great shock to the entertainment industry and music fans. This is because she had been actively promoting by releasing new songs up until recently.
In particular, they made a return to broadcasting on the KBS 2TV music entertainment show 'The Seasons - Park Bo-gum's Cantabile' which aired on May 9.
At that time, As One was the center of attention as it was their first appearance on a broadcast stage in about 12 years. Crystal returned to Korea from the United States for 'Park Bo-gum's Cantabile', and Lee Min humorously stated, "I couldn't miss this opportunity. I came right away. I almost cut ties for real."
Additionally, Crystal shared that debuting alongside Lee Min, "We have been friends since high school. We met because of music, and it was Senior Jung Jae-yoon from Solid who first brought us together." Lee Min also mentioned about her debut, saying, "I hadn't even thought of coming to Korea."
Notably, on that broadcast, Lee Min revealed her fanship for the MC Park Bo-gum. She remarked to Park Bo-gum, "I'm super nervous," and before singing said, "I know this is rude, but can I turn around and sing? I can't do this." Lee Min and Crystal still showcased their beautiful harmony.
Later, when Park Bo-gum expressed, "It's just too upsetting and disappointing to say goodbye. I hope you can join us next week, and I hope there will come a day when I can meet with Senior Lee Min again... I hope we can see each other often in the future," Lee Min felt delighted that Park Bo-gum had mentioned her name. Thus, As One received a warm response and interest from fans during their long-awaited broadcast appearance, raising expectations for future activities.
Lee Min debuted with As One in 1999 and has produced several hit songs including 'Day By Day', 'Millionaire', and 'I Want and I Regret'.
[Photo] Captured from KBS 2TV broadcast screen.
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