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Jaehyun, K-Pop Star & Former Member of F.ABLE, Dies at 23 Following Battle With Leukemia
- Shim Jaehyun, a 23-year-old K-pop star and former member of F.ABLE, died on June 29, 2025, after battling leukemia.
- Jaehyun kept his leukemia diagnosis private and his former bandmates only learned about it after his death was publicly announced on July 1, 2025.
- F.ABLE entered the music scene in 2020 through Haeirum Entertainment, featuring Jaehyun as the youngest member and vocalist. They released several singles, including "Burn It Up," before becoming inactive and eventually disbanding.
- His former groupmate Hojun shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, expressing sorrow for not being present during Jaehyun’s final moments and wishing that he finds peace and relief from his troubles.
- Jaehyun’s death has prompted public mourning in the K-pop community while funeral and memorial plans remain unannounced, and F.ABLE members have since formed a new band called ENPHAZE.
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Jaehyun, K-Pop Star & Former Member of F.ABLE, Dies at 23 Following Battle With Leukemia
Shim Jaehyun, the K-pop star known mononymously as Jaehyun, has died at age 23 after a battle with leukemia. He was best known for being a part of the band F.ABLE. News of his death spread this week after an announcement on June 29. Shortly afterward, Jaehyun’s former F.ABLE bandmate Hojun posted a tribute to the late star, writing on Instagram Stories, “I heard the news too late … I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there for your last journey.” …
Jaehyun of F.ABLE passes away at 23
Korean idol Shim Jaehyun, known professionally as Jaehyun and formerly part of the K-pop boy group F.ABLE, has died at the age of 23. Word of his passing began circulating on June 29, initially through people close to him, and was later acknowledged by fans and past group mates on social media. Jaehyun had been dealing with leukemia away from the public eye. His health condition was not widely disclosed, and many supporters were unaware of his i…
Shim Jaehyun, former F.ABLE member, dies after leukemia battle
Shim Jaehyun, a former member of the K-pop boy group F.ABLE, died after battling leukemia. He was 23 years old. Jaehyun died on June 29, Sunday, as reported by K-pop platforms Koreaboo and allkpop three days later. While it was unknown how long he had been battling leukemia, it was stated that he had been keeping his condition private. His bandmate Hojun mourned his death on his Instagram Story, sharing photos of his favorite memories with the l…
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