Popular 2000s South Korean boy band F-IV lost a member with the death of Jang Hae-young after a battle with cancer. He was 45.
Jang’s death was announced by his bandmate Kim Hyun-soo on Instagram, along with an emotional farewell to his close friend. He also confirmed Jang’s death to Korean media.
‘[I want to say] thank you, because I don’t think I’ve ever done it right. Thank you, Hae-young Jang. RIP,’ said Kim. Kim further heaped praises on Jang. ‘You were always confident, handsome, and so talented in dancing, singing, and performing – I always secretly admired you,’ he said.
Jang is the main vocalist of the four-piece F-IV, which also include as members Kim, Seo Ji-won, and Woo Jeong-tae, which was currently being managed by HandJ Entertainment.
The band was formed in 1999, and made a debut in 2002.