Lee Min Death Shocks Kpop Fans — As One Member Dies at 46, Krystal Returns to Korea
The sudden death of Lee Min, a beloved member of the Korean R&B duo As One, has shocked fans across South Korea and the global K-pop community. She was only 46 years old.
According to an official statement from her agency, Brand New Music, Lee Min was found collapsed at her home on August 5, 2025, by her husband, who immediately alerted authorities. The tragic news of Lee Min’s death was confirmed the next day.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Lee Min. The exact cause is under police investigation. We respectfully ask the public to avoid speculation during this difficult time,” the agency said.
🇺🇸 Krystal’s Response to Lee Min’s Death — Rushes Back from the US
Lee Min’s longtime friend and musical partner Krystal, who had been living and promoting in the United States, reportedly broke down in tears upon receiving the news.
She immediately boarded a flight to Korea and was spotted arriving at Incheon Airport the following day. Sources close to the duo reported that Krystal was “overwhelmed with grief.”
The pair last appeared together in May 2025 on KBS2’s “The Seasons – Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile”, where Lee Min emotionally said:
“I’m happiest when we’re together on stage.”
🎵 A Look Back at Lee Min’s Legacy in Korean R&B
Born in 1978, Lee Min (real name: Lee Min-young) was a Korean-American singer who debuted with As One in 1999. Together, the duo earned widespread love and recognition for their smooth harmonies and heartfelt lyrics.
Top As One Songs:
- Want and Resentment (원하고 원망하죠)
- Day by Day
- You’re Welcome
- Should I Be Sorry?
Lee Min married a Korean man in 2013 in Hawaii, but the couple had no children. Despite over 20 years in the industry, she remained active. Just last month, she released a new single titled “Happy Birthday.”
🕊️ Public Reactions to the Lee Min Death Announcement
Fans and fellow musicians have taken to Instagram, Twitter, and Reddit to share tributes and express sorrow over the tragic death of Lee Min.
Hashtags like #LeeMinDeath, #RIPLeeMin, and #AsOne are trending across platforms.
“She gave us healing through music. Now she deserves peace,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
