Who was Jaehyun? Former F.ABLE member passes away at age 23 after a battle with leukemia

Former K-pop group F.ABLE’s member Jaehyun has sadly passed away. He was 23. If reports are to be believed, he had leukemia.

Jaehyun’s fellow member Hojun shared an emotional note on his Instagram, confirming his sad demise. The K-pop idol shared a bunch of Jaehyun’s photos and wrote, “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.”

Fans, too, offered their condolences. One Instagram user commented on one of his Instagram posts, “Rest in peace, Jaehyun.” Another fan wrote, “Rest in peace my Jae, you were very brave.” “I never got to know him or the group, but rest in peace. My condolences to all family and close friends,” wrote a fan. Another fan commented, “Rest in heaven.”

Who was Jaehyun? He was a member of the K-pop group F.ABLE, which was formed in 2020 under Haeirum Entertainment. Apart from Jaehyun and Hojun, F.ABLE’s other members include Sihoon, Junghyuong, and Jeong. They debuted in June 2020 with their first single, ‘Burn It Up‘.

In August 2023, it was announced that the group would take a short hiatus in order to allow the members, who are exhausted, to recover. They silently disbanded in 2024.

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