The music world is mourning the loss of Lee Min, a member of the female duo As One, who has passed away at the age of 46.
On the 6th, a representative from Lee Min's agency, Brand New Music, confirmed to TenAsia, "Lee Min has passed away. We have received the obituary," adding that "the police are investigating the cause of death." Reports indicate that Lee Min was found deceased at her home on the afternoon of the 5th.
In June, Lee Min had made a comeback with the release of her new song 'Happy Birthday.' Prior to that, in May, she appeared on KBS 2TV's music program 'The Seasons - Park Bo-gum's Cantabile,' marking her return to the broadcast stage after approximately three years. During the show, As One performed a variety of their hit songs, evoking nostalgia among the audience and viewers, and receiving a positive response. Lee Min, in particular, was praised for her unchanged vocal talent and emotional depth, which added a touching atmosphere to the performance.
Debuting in 1999 as part of the duo As One, Lee Min gained popularity with numerous hit songs such as 'Want and Resent,' 'Day by Day,' 'Absolutely Not,' and 'Should I Be Sorry.' In 2013, she married a Korean office worker who is two years her senior in Hawaii.