As One member the late Lee Min (real name Lee Min-young) has suddenly passed away at the age of 46.
On the 7th, the agency Brand New Music announced through an official statement, "As One member Lee Min-young passed away on August 5, 2025. We offer our condolences. The sudden news has plunged the bereaved family and all staff of Brand New Music into great shock and sorrow," conveying the obituary.
It added, "According to the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral will be held quietly. We would appreciate your prayers for the peaceful rest of the deceased."
The funeral hall has been set up in Room 1 of Bundang Jeongsaeng Hospital in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, and the funeral will depart at 5:30 a.m. on the 9th. The burial site is Forest of Peace.
Previously, the deceased was found dead at home on the evening of the 5th. The police are currently investigating the circumstances of the deceased's death. The agency also stated, "It is confirmed that Lee Min has passed away. The police are currently investigating, so please refrain from excessive speculation."
In addition, the agency said through X (formerly Twitter) on the 6th, "We are filled with deep sorrow due to the sudden news and wish to temporarily suspend official SNS operations to express our condolences."
The agency also announced, "We regret to inform you that the scheduled release of the main office's music on August 7 has been postponed. The revised schedule will be announced later. We ask for fans' understanding. We express our deepest condolences over this unspeakably sad news and offer our prayers for the deceased."
Meanwhile, the music industry is also in shock over the sudden news of Lee Min's passing, and fellow artists who worked with him paid tribute as he took his final journey. Singers Park Hyo-shin, DJ DOC's Kim Chang-yeol, U-KISS' Alexander, S.E.S' Eugene, Shinhwa's Kim Dong-wan, and comedian Moon Se-yoon sent wreaths expressing condolences, saying, "We pray for the repose of the deceased." Kim Dong-wan of Shinhwa expressed his sorrow, saying, "Sing in the heavens, sister."
[Photo] Provided by Brand New Music
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