Member Lee Min (real name Lee Min-young) of the female duo As One has passed away, leaving behind the love of her fans. She was 46 years old. She has entered eternal rest amid everyone's sorrow.
Earlier, the agency Brand New Music announced, "Lee Min-young passed away at her home on Aug. 5," adding, "All family members and agency employees are plunged into deep sorrow over the sudden news." The mortuary began receiving guests starting from the 7th, and numerous colleagues who connected with the deceased visited to pay their final respects.
On the morning of the 9th at 5:30 a.m., the deceased's funeral was quietly held at the Bundang Jesaeng Hospital in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. The burial site is 'Forest of Tranquility,' an eternal resting place. The deceased's final journey was conducted amid a quiet and warm remembrance.
#. A voice that will forever be remembered… from 'Day By Day' to 'Still My Baby'
Born in 1978, Lee Min immigrated to the U.S. and grew up in Los Angeles at the age of 3 months. Active as a Korean-American female duo As One, she debuted in the music industry in 1999 with her unique timbre and sweet harmony. Representative songs such as 'You Don't Know,' 'Day By Day,' 'No Way,' and 'I Want and Regret' remain beloved classics, providing memories and comfort to numerous listeners. As One has been praised for leading the revival of the R&B genre and expanding the horizons of domestic female duo music.
Lee Min, the deceased, had not ceased musical activities until recently. In February of this year, she released the digital single 'Still My Baby,' and in June, she reconnected with fans through 'Happy Birthday.' Last month, she participated as a featured artist in Han Hae and Moon Se-yoon's single 'Just Stay the Same' and continued her activities by appearing on KBS 2TV's 'Park Bo-gum's Cantabile,' making the news of her passing even more shocking.
#. The grief of fellow colleagues… "I will forever remember that voice"
Upon the announcement of the deceased's passing, the music industry expressed deep condolences. Another member of As One, Crystal, hurriedly returned from the U.S. to guard the mortuary, and many who had long-standing relationships with the deceased, including composer Yoon Il-sang, singers Kim Hyun-sung, Naul, Dynamic Duo, Team, Hong Kyung-min, and Kim Chang-yeol, also visited to pay their respects. Yoon Il-sang remarked, "I will remember you as my one and only beautiful voice. Working with you was always a joy," while Kim Hyun-sung stated, "Min, you were truly a great person. Always bright and cheerful. I already miss your smile and laughter." Shinwha's Kim Dong-wan expressed his heartfelt emotions by saying, "Please sing in heaven, my sister."
Brand New Music postponed its scheduled music releases and temporarily suspended official SNS operations. This is to quietly mourn the deceased together with the fans.
Meanwhile, the late Lee Min married a non-celebrity husband two years older than her in Hawaii in 2013 and settled in Korea. Although she had no children, the legacy she left through music is deeply imprinted across generations. Lee Min, who will be remembered for her heartfelt voice rather than glamorous spotlights, still breathes within many people's playlists. Lee Min, who led the heyday of R&B. Today, that star has ascended to the sky, but her voice will still remain by our side.
We sincerely wish for the deceased's soul to rest in peace.
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