What did Lee Hojun, a former member of F.ABLE, say about Shim Jae Hyun following his passing at 23? Details explored

Shim Jae Hyun (Image via Instagram/@april_jae_hyun)
Shim Jae Hyun (Image via Instagram/@april_jae_hyun)

South Korean singer Shim Jae Hyun has reportedly passed away on June 30 at the age of 23. The cause of his death has been announced as leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Shim's condition was kept away from the media and his fans as it was stable in the beginning. However, it later declined, leading to his passing. He was a former member of the F.ABLE boy band.

The news of his passing was announced by his family on July 2, as reported by Spotv News. Lee Hojun, a former member of the band, also expressed his emotions over the news on his social media by saying:

"Jaehyun-ah, I heard the news far too late... I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there for your final journey. I sometimes wonder if things might’ve been different if I had treated you better. It’s really heartbreaking."

He continued:

"I hope you can let go of all your worries now and live peacefully where you are. Thank you for those five years we spent together. I’ll pray that you eat lots of delicious food and are doing well. Please come visit me in my dreams sometime."

The news of Shim Jae Hyun’s death has come as a shock to many. Fans and fellow artists are heartbroken by the sudden loss and are mourning his passing.

As of 2025, the F.ABLE Instagram page is inactive and has not shared any posts for the late singer.


Shim Jae Hyun's debut in F.ABLE

Shim Jae Hyun was the youngest member of the boy band F.ABLE. He debuted in June 2020 as the group’s singer under Haeirum Entertainment. The members of the group included Doha, Youngwon, Jeong, Sihoon, Junhyoung, Jaehyun, and Hojun, according to Kpop Wiki.

The group was closed down after three years due to the competition in the Korean industry, with several bands coming every other year. After the band faded from the spotlight, Shim didn’t gain much fame in the industry.

However, fans of F.ABLE and Shim always supported him. Despite the group’s struggles, they continued to cheer him on and appreciate his talent.


The news of Shim Jae Hyun’s passing came shortly after the death of actress Lee Seo-yi, who passed away on June 20 at the age of 43. However, the cause of her death has not been shared with the public.

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Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal