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K-pop band F.ABLE former member Shim Jaehyun dies at 23 after losing battle with leukaemia

Soon after Shim Jaehyun's death reports circulated, former F.ABLE member Hojun took to his social media to pen a tribute to his friend and expressed his regret over losing contact. Shim Jaehyun was 23.

July 02, 2025 / 08:46 IST

K-pop boy group F.ABLE former member Shim Jaehyun, who is known as Jaehyun, recently passed away. He was 23. The news of Jaehyun’s death was confirmed by his former colleagues on social media.

Jaehyun was quietly fighting leukaemia in the last few years and passed away after losing the battle with the disease. The singer’s leukaemia battle was not made public, and his fans got to know about his condition only after his demise. Jaehyun’s diagnosis and treatment details were kept private until his death.

Soon after his death circulated, former F.ABLE member Hojun took to his social media to pen a tribute to his friend. He expressed his regret over losing contact with the late singer. He also thanked Jaehyun for their years together.

He shared a photo of the late singer on his Instagram Story and penned, “Jae Hyun, I heard the news too late… I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there for your last journey. I sometimes think about how I could have done better, and it’s regretful. I hope you can shake off all your worries and live comfortably there."

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He added, "Thank you for the past five years. I hope you’re eating lots of delicious food and doing well there. Come visit me in my dreams.”

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For the unversed, Jaehyun made his debut with F.ABLE in June 2020 under Haeirum Entertainment. He was the band’s youngest member and took on the role of vocalist. He eventually formed a huge fan base with his soft-spoken personality and bright energy during promotions.

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first published: Jul 2, 2025 08:44 am

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