Daijiworld Media Network- Seoul

Seoul, Sep 11: Lim Jae Wook, a member of the popular South Korean band The Stray, has passed away at the age of 37. According to reports, the singer had been battling a prolonged illness, though details about his condition were not disclosed.

The Stray confirmed the news on their official social media handles, sharing a heartfelt tribute to their late bandmate. “All five of us who started this band together gathered to send him on his final journey. Now, we want to keep him deeply in our hearts,” the post read.

Despite his illness, the group remembered Jae Wook as a pillar of strength who continued to inspire them with his warm music and unwavering spirit. “He became a strong support for all of us with his warm music. Please pray that he may now rest peacefully, free from pain,” the note added.

The band further expressed that the melodies and emotions Jae Wook left behind would forever remain alive in the hearts of the group and their fans.

Following the announcement, fans and netizens across the globe flooded social media with condolences and prayers. “I pray that the deceased rests in peace. He will continue to make music in heaven,” one fan wrote, while another commented, “Rest in peace, you will be making music in the sky too.”

Lim Jae Wook’s untimely demise has left the K-pop community and music lovers grieving, with tributes continuing to pour in for the beloved artist.